⚽ Mbappe Misses France Training
France forward Kylian Mbappe was absent from Tuesday’s training session at the Clairefontaine National Football Centre after coming down with influenza.
The French coaching staff confirmed that Mbappe did not take part in the session, while the duration of his absence remains unclear as the national team prepares for its upcoming match against Turkey.
🛌 Mbappe Bedridden Ahead of Turkey Match
According to the coaching staff, Mbappe has been “bedridden” with influenza, placing his availability for Friday’s match under close observation over the coming days.
France are preparing to face Turkey away from home in the Nations League, in what will be Zinedine Zidane’s first match in charge of the national team.
📸 France Players Meet the Fans
While Mbape was absent from training, his 22 teammates met supporters on Tuesday afternoon, signing memorabilia and posing for pictures before the open training session.
The session attracted significant attention from fans as the French national team began a new chapter under Zidane, whose appointment has generated considerable interest.
⭐ Zidane Keeps the Spotlight on His Players
Zinedine Zidane also attracted attention with the way he joined the training session.
Members of his coaching staff, including assistant coach David Bettoni and goalkeeper coach Fabien Barthez, arrived on the pitch a few minutes before the players.
Zidane waited until the players had begun their warm-up and the stands at the Bebaro Stadium had filled with supporters before joining the group, allowing the focus to remain on the players rather than on the new head coach.
🏆 France Face Four Matches in Zidane’s First Camp
France’s current international camp includes more than Friday’s match against Turkey, with three additional Nations League fixtures scheduled.
France will travel to face Belgium on September 28, before hosting Italy on October 2 and Belgium again on October 5 at the Stade de France.
🔥 Attention Turns to Mbappe’s Fitness
The French coaching staff will closely monitor Mbappe’s condition over the coming days to determine whether he can return to training and prepare for the opening match against Turkey.
His absence at the beginning of Zidane’s first camp has added another storyline to France’s preparations, with supporters eager to see the national team’s first competitive appearance under its new manager.
