GOLAZONEWSFrance Faces Player Crisis Ahead of UEFA Nations League Match Against Italy
- France is dealing with multiple player absences ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixture.
- Captain Kylian Mbappé is sidelined for the Italy match due to an injury.
- Reports suggest tension between Mbappé and coach Zinedine Zidane regarding tactical changes.
The French national team is preparing to face Italy in the UEFA Nations League this Friday, November 13. Ahead of the encounter, head coach Zinedine Zidane is managing a squad crisis due to the absence of several key players.
Captain Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out of the match against Italy due to injury. According to a report by Record, there is also underlying tension between the player and Zidane, reportedly stemming from dissatisfaction regarding a positional change during the match against Turkey.
Meanwhile, Italy enters the fixture looking to maintain their momentum. Coach Roberto Mancini has called upon his squad to play with pride, noting that at one stage, it seemed impossible for the team to remain in contention for qualification until this late stage of the competition.