Zidane wins on France coaching debut, but Mbappé injury clouds victory
France secured a 1-0 victory in Turkey under their new head coach on Friday, thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappé. However, the French captain is set to miss the team's next three group matches due to a knee injury.
France won 1-0 against Turkey in their UEFA Nations League Group A1 opener under new coach Zinedine Zidane. Kylian Mbappé scored the goal in the 55th minute, assisted by Michael Olise.
Mbappé was injured immediately after scoring, and according to The National UAE and The National Business, he suffered a tendon tear in his knee. The French Football Federation confirmed that he is out for the rest of the training camp. Zidane expressed concern about the injury, stating that Mbappé would likely have to return home.
Zidane praised his team's performance, saying that starting with a win was never easy, especially in Turkey. Defender Jules Koundé noted that Zidane urged the team to remain patient after a goalless first half, and that their game plan ultimately paid off.
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