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Zidane Says Taking Charge of His First France Game Feels ‘Even More’ Special than His Playing Debut – WTOP News
- On Friday, head coach Zinedine Zidane successfully launched his tenure, leading France to a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey in Izmit.
- Zidane assumed command following the 14-year tenure of former France manager Didier Deschamps, which concluded after the 2026 World Cup.
- Captain Kylian Mbappé scored the 54th-minute winner following an assist from Michael Olise, while Zidane introduced Rayan Cherki to anchor a newly configured attacking lineup.
- Mbappé suffered a left knee tendon injury during the match, and Zidane confirmed the captain will leave the squad, missing upcoming fixtures.
- France travels to face Belgium on Monday before hosting Italy at the Stade de France on October 2, continuing their Nations League campaign.
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Although it will have to wait for its evolution, Kylian Mabppé would be off the courts for up to 12 days after he injured his knee in the match France vs Turkey.
France's captain Kylian Mbappé shot his team to victory against Turkey on Friday – and injured himself. Now the diagnosis stands.
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The French ram was tested in Valdebebas and the white club reported on its medical side that it suffers from hyperextension of the posteris capsule.
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At the start of the Nations League France wins with new coach 1:0 in Turkey. But Kylian Mbappé gets a knee injury at the decisive goal and falls out.
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