Mbappe available for France’s Nations League clash with Turkey, says Zidane
Real Madrid forward Mbappe missed Thursday's defeat to Group A1 leaders Italy with a hamstring problem.
Kylian Mbappe, the club's top scorer with 17 goals this season, has been confirmed available for France's final Nations League group match against Turkey. Coach Zinedine Zidane announced on Saturday that the Real Madrid forward will be with the team for the match, which comes after France's loss to Italy in Group A1. Mbappe had missed the previous three matches due to a hamstring injury but is now back in the squad.
Zidane emphasized that Mbappe's return significantly impacts the team, stating he would rather have him in the squad than not. The 54-year-old former World Cup winner and European champion also denied any tensions with Mbappe, describing his relationship with the star striker as perfect. France currently leads Group A1 with 10 points, tied with Italy, and needs only a draw against Turkey in Bordeaux to advance to the Nations League quarter-finals.
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