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Mbappé Scores First Zidane Goal, Then Limps Off
25 Sep
Summary
- Mbappé scored the first goal of Zidane's France tenure.
- The star forward sustained a left-knee injury after scoring.
- His early exit raises fitness concerns for France and Real Madrid.
The Zinedine Zidane era for the French national team commenced with a goal from Kylian Mbappé, but was quickly marred by an injury. Mbappé scored in the 54th minute, giving France the lead against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League. However, just minutes later, he showed clear signs of pain in his left knee and was substituted off in the 59th minute.
The injury occurred as Mbappé took the shot, not from a direct collision. He attempted to continue after receiving treatment but was unable to. This concern is amplified by Mbappé having previously missed a training session due to flu-like symptoms and his history of left-knee issues last season.
Mbappé's fitness is crucial not only for France but also for Real Madrid, where he has been in strong form. The severity of the injury is currently unknown, awaiting medical assessments from both the French Football Federation and Real Madrid. His availability for the remainder of the Nations League window and his return to club duties are now uncertain.
