Kylian Mbappé, France, Zinedine Zidane and Senny Mayulu
11 November 2026
Kylian Mbappé will miss Thursday’s Nations League match against Italy after experiencing hamstring discomfort in training. Head coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed the decision, saying France will avoid taking risks with the Real Madrid forward ahead of their remaining group fixture.
Mbappé did not train on Wednesday, but Zidane described the problem as minor and expects him to be available against Türkiye on Sunday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Senny Mayulu has joined the squad, which has also lost Marcus Thuram to a hamstring injury.
Why It Matters
France lose their leading forward for a potentially decisive group match, although his expected absence appears limited to the Italy fixture.
Upcoming Match
Italy vs France