France will play Italy in a crucial UEFA Nations League match in Group 1A. Both teams are in pole position to reach the competition’s quarterfinals. A win for France would secure a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals early next year. The task is difficult for France today as they play away at the San Siro and will be without a crucial player.
Kylian Mbappé is not in the starting lineup or on the France bench against Italy today at the San Siro. Mbappé was called up by France head coach Zinedine Zidane for this international break, but he will miss the game today against Italy. Mbappé’s last appearance for France in the UEFA Nations League was in the away game against Turkiye, where he scored and came off the pitch injured.
Is France’s Kylian Mbappé Injured? Kylian Mbappé is not injured, but the French star is not 100% match fit for the game today against Italy. In a press conference, France head coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Mbappé will miss the game today to avoid the risk of injury. Zidane stated that Mbappé has some minor pain that causes some concern among the coaching staff.
Zidane said, “Mbappé will not play tomorrow against Italy. He has felt some minor pain. We are not going to take any risks with Mbappé. I hope he will be able to play on Sunday against Turkey.”
