'Of course it is annoying!' – Zinedine Zidane blasts media reports over his relationship with Kylian Mbappe

France head coach Zinedine Zidane has firmly refuted reports of any friction between himself and captain Kylian Mbappe. Ahead of the critical UEFA Nations League match against Turkey, Zidane dismissed media speculation as wholly false and irritating. The manager stressed that the team's unity remains unbroken. Zidane expressed confusion over the rumors, stating that the relationship between him and Mbappe is perfect.

He admitted that the persistent stories were becoming annoying, but acknowledged that such speculation is out of his control. The team's tactical plans include starting Mbappe in his usual position, with young forward Désiré Doué also set to play despite a dental issue. France aims to rebound from their 3-1 loss to Italy and secure their qualification status with a strong performance against Turkey in Bordeaux.