Kylian Mbappe Misses France Training Due to Illness Ahead of Zidane Debut
French football star Kylian Mbappe has missed Tuesday's training session with the France national team due to flu-like symptoms. The absence casts doubt on Mbappe's availability for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Real Madrid forward Mbappe remained at the team's training base while new coach Zinedine Zidane led the rest of the squad through the session, according to the French Football Federation.
This is Zidane's second training session since taking over as France's national team coach, following the departure of Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe's condition raises an early selection concern for Zidane as he begins his tenure with the national team.
France is set to face Belgium home and away and host Italy during the international window.
Source: Vanguard News
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