Milan, Sept. 26 (LaPresse) — Kylian Mbappé limped off the field due to an apparent left knee injury just moments after scoring the opening goal for France in their 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey. Mbappé scored with a low shot in the 55th minute, assisted by Michael Olise. However, immediately after scoring his 67th goal for the national team—a record he has thus further solidified—the Real Madrid star sat on the ground, massaging the area around his left knee. France’s new head coach, Zinedine Zidane, making his debut on the French bench, replaced the captain with Désiré Doué. An encouraging sign came when Mbappé was able to walk off the field on his own. Turkey was reduced to ten men after Cakir was sent off late in the game for a handball.
Nations League: Turkey v France 0–1, Mbappé scores but then gets injured
Milan, Sept. 26 (LaPresse) — Kylian Mbappé limped off the field due to an apparent left knee injury just moments after scoring the opening goal for France in their 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey. Mbappé scored with a low shot in the 55th minute, assisted by Michael Olise. However, immediately after scoring his 67th goal for the national team—a record he has thus further solidified—the Real Madrid star sat on the ground, massaging the area around his left knee. France’s new head coach, Zinedine Zidane, making his debut on the French bench, replaced the captain with Désiré Doué. An encouraging sign came when Mbappé was able to walk off the field on his own. Turkey was reduced to ten men after Cakir was sent off late in the game for a handball.