Zidane: Mbappe expected to play against Turkey
Zidane confirmed Mbappe's return to the pitch against Turkey despite France's loss to Italy.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
France national team coach Zinedine Zidane said after his side’s loss to Italy on Thursday that Kylian Mbappé is expected to return to action next Tuesday.
The Real Madrid forward did not train with the French national team due to a hamstring muscle injury, but Zidane said Mbappé is likely to feature against Turkey in France’s final UEFA Nations League match.
France’s 3-1 defeat to Italy in Milan was Zidane’s first loss since taking charge of the national team in July.
He added: “I told them after the match that there is no need to panic. We created chances and dominated possession, but we were slightly weaker defensively.”
France sit second in Group 1 of League A, level on points with Italy on ten, with both teams one point ahead of third-placed Belgium.
