First a winning goal, then pain for Mbappé – Zidane sends him off

Kylian Mbappé, France's superstar, scored the 1‑0 goal in the away match against Turkey, but had to leave the field shortly afterwards due to a knee overload. Coach Zinédine Zidane said that it "doesn't look good" and announced that Mbappé will return to Real Madrid for treatment. The team will miss him in the upcoming matches against Belgium and in Zidane's home debut against Italy on October 2, as well as three days later again against Belgium. They will have to manage without him.

Zidane's assessment of the injury

"It doesn't look good, no, it doesn't look good," Zidane said after the goal. He emphasized that Mbappé had suffered a knee overload from the shot and that no risk should be taken. The coach added that the situation is "not exactly encouraging" for further participation.

The French media confirmed that Mbappé had suffered a tendon injury. The federation announced that he will return to Madrid for further treatment. This means his appearances on Monday in Belgium, the home match against Italy, and the subsequent duel against Belgium are cancelled.

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