France worry as Mbappé limps off after opening goal
France celebrated an early lead when Kylian Mbappé struck, only to watch the striker clutch his left knee and limp off, a scene that has left the national side uneasy ahead of three more Nations League games.
Injury raises doubts for upcoming fixtures
Foto: Reprodução/sportv shows the French attacker receiving medical attention after the goal against Turkey on Friday. The number ten received a pass at the edge of the box, fired with his right foot and put France ahead.
Moments later he began to favour his left knee, complaining of pain and receiving treatment on the pitch. He attempted to return but collapsed shortly after, prompting head coach Zinedine Zidane to replace him with Doué.
Mbappé is injured after scoring France's only lead in Turkey
France now face Belgium twice and Italy at home during the FIFA international window, matches that will test the squad without their talisman.
Real Madrid are monitoring the situation, aware that Mbappé returns to club action on 10 October against Villarreal in La Liga and then meets Roma four days later in the Champions League.
The injury has sparked concern among French supporters, who fear the loss could affect the team’s chances in the remaining league encounters.