Zidane under pressure, Mbappé misses training for Nations League duel

Should Zidane coach without his star player Kylian Mbappé for the upcoming Nations‑League clash with Italy. Mbappé misses Wednesday morning training with Les Bleus, according to L’Équipe. L’Équipe reported that he “He is undergoing treatment on the eve of the Nations League‑match against Italy.”

Fitness and uncertainty

Whether the Real‑Madrid forward will be fit in time remains a question mark. France host Italy on Thursday evening 12 November at 20:45, on the penultimate matchday of the UEFA Nations League. A point for Les Bleus guarantees a quarter‑final, while a win would help Belgium overtake Italy for the top two.

A marquee fixture of great importance for the Red Devils. Recent reports point to tension between Mbappé and new national coach Zinédine Zidane, as well as a dispute with teammate Ousmane Dembélé, who is absent due to injury. Belgium play Turkey on the same evening at 18:00, also on 12 November.

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The current Nations‑League table shows France with ten points, Italy seven, Belgium six and Turkey zero. The page was updated a minute ago, with France again expressing concern over its superstar. Fans can follow the decisive encounter from Milan.