Overview
- Zinedine Zidane opened his reign with a 1-0 Nations League win in İzmit after Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal on Friday, Sept. 25.
- Mbappé hurt his left knee while taking the shot, grimaced on the turf, and was substituted in the 59th minute after brief treatment by the medical staff.
- The French Football Federation described the issue as a tendon injury and Zidane said the captain had a knee hyperextension and that the staff would not take risks.
- France confirmed Mbappé has left the national camp to return to Real Madrid for scans and treatment and will not take part in the rest of the international break.
- The injury complicates selection and tactics for France's upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy and creates uncertainty for Real Madrid ahead of their next fixture, with final prognosis pending scan results.