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Playing Under New France Coach Zidane Is "Like A Film" —Mbappe

Mbappé scored his 67th international goal before leaving with a knee injury, and France held on for Zidane’s winning debut as coach.

  • On Friday, France head coach Zinedine Zidane secured a 1-0 victory against Turkey in his managerial debut during the UEFA Nations League opener in Izmit.
  • Zidane assumed the role in July to replace Didier Deschamps, ending a 14-year coaching reign that included the 2018 World Cup title.
  • The new manager prioritized an attack-minded strategy, selecting debuts for players like Jeremy Jacquet, while Michael Olise provided the decisive pass for Mbappé's 67th international goal.
  • Following the victory, Zidane confirmed that captain Kylian Mbappé will return to Real Madrid for medical assessment after sustaining a knee tendon injury.
  • France travels to Brussels on Monday to face Belgium before hosting Italy on October 2 at the Stade de France to continue their Nations League campaign.
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After marking the only win against Turkey, he left the pitch after hyperextended his left knee.

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This article was first published via Cedarnews.net. To follow up on more news and exclusive reports, visit us on our website. Jakarta - Zinedine Zidane mengawali kiprahnya sebagai pelatih times nasional Prancis dengan manis usai Les Bleus meraih kemenangan 1.0 atas Turki pada laga. This news was published via Cedarnews News News. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.

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France coach Zidane's first win soured by star's injury

France have held off a persistent Turkey but the win may have come at a cost with Kylian Mbappe limping off after scoring the winning goal.

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The Frenchman returns to Madrid, where the club the white will test him to know exactly the extent of the injury.More information: Luis de la Fuente raises the bar of Spain: "This team is hungry. What we have done so far is not worth us"

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