Mbappe Ruled Out of France's Nations League Game Against Italy
France will rest its captain as a precaution, and coach Zinedine Zidane said he expects Kylian Mbappé to be available against Turkey.
- On Thursday, France suffered a 3-1 defeat to Italy in Milan, marking head coach Zinedine Zidane's first loss since succeeding Didier Deschamps in July. Michael Olise scored early, but goals from Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi secured Italy's win.
- Zidane attributed the loss to second-half defensive struggles, declaring his team "fell apart after the break and moved away from our game plan." Despite the result, he insisted he would remain faithful to his established playing principles.
- After French media described Chelsea defender Malo Gusto's performance as a "nightmare," Zidane defended him, saying, "He was called up, he played his part, he conceded the penalty, these things happen." RMC Sport host Daniel Riolo criticized Gusto's inclusion.
- France will face Turkey on Sunday in their final Nations League Group A match. Zidane confirmed changes are planned for the upcoming game in Bordeaux and that Mbappé will be available to play.
- Acknowledging a lack of efficiency, Zidane noted that while his team created clear chances, they "were not good enough without the ball." He emphasized the loss is "all part of the learning process" for the squad.
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After the 1-3 defeat of France against Italy, Malo Gusto has to accept harsh criticism. On Thursday evening, team leader Zinedine Zidane took the opportunity to prove himself in the League. However, the 23-year-old Frenchman could not use it. On the contrary, Gusto caught a raven-black evening. At the first match he could not prevent the entry of Nicolo Cambiaghi. In the 57th minute he also owed an eleven-meter, which the Italians could not use.
Zinedine Zidane defends Chelsea star after 'nightmare' display in France defeat
Malo Gusto had a game to forget in France’s defeat to Italy (Reuters) Zinedine Zidane has defended Malo Gusto following the Chelsea defender’s poor performance during France’s 3-1 defeat to Italy on Thursday night. Michael Olise gave France an early lead in Milan but a double from Pio Esposito, plus a goal from Davide Frattesi, handed Zidane his first loss since taking over from Didier Deschamps in July. Gusto, who has started just three Premier…
Just landed on the bench of the French team, Zinedine Zidane wanted to mark territory. And he considered that the best way to do so was not showing any favoritism towards any player. Not even with the great star of the football galo, Kylian Mbappé. Worried of a muscular problem in the ischiotibials, the striker of Real Madrid could have been released by the coach to return to the capital of Spain and recover calmly. It was not so.
France can secure the quarter-finals in the Nations League with one point in Milan.
Mpabi left the French camp injured, and then he scored nine targets with Real Madrid, before he was shot again with the elected one. In the background, the press is talking about disagreements with Zidan, starting with his position inside the stadium and extending to the decision to keep him.
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