Zinedine Zidane succeeds in his debut as France manager despite Mbappé injury
France won 1-0 in Turkey in Zidane's first match as manager, but Kylian Mbappé, injured in the knee, will miss the next three games.
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Zinedine Zidane got off to a winning start as France manager, with Les Bleus beating Turkey 1-0 on Friday thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappé.
The victory marked a positive debut for Zidane in his new role as national team coach, but it was overshadowed by a knee injury sustained by his captain. Mbappé, who scored the decisive goal in the match, will be forced to miss the team's next three group fixtures as a result of the injury.
The exact extent of the injury and the attacker's expected return timeline have not been specified immediately. His absence for the next three Les Bleus matches represents a significant challenge for Zidane, who will have to manage without his captain and leading scorer during those games.
The win in Turkey is a promising first test for the new manager, who takes over at the helm of a side accustomed to the highest levels of international competition. The future of Les Bleus under his guidance will be watched closely, particularly how the team copes with Mbappé's extended absence.
No further details about the team's lineup or the course of the match have been shared at this time.
Sources
- Zinédine Zidane réussit son baptême du feu en Turquie pour son premier match à la tête de l’équipe de France, malgré la blessure de Kylian Mbappé — Le Monde — Une
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