GOLAZONEWSMbappé ruled out for France's Nations League clash against Italy
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- Kylian Mbappé will miss France's match against Italy in Milan.
- Manager Zinedine Zidane cited minor physical discomfort as the reason for his absence.
- France currently leads Group A1 with 10 points heading into the fixture.
France captain Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out of Thursday's Nations League encounter against Italy at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium. National team manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed the news, explaining that the forward is dealing with slight physical discomfort.
Zidane stated that the coaching staff is unwilling to take any unnecessary risks with the player's health. Mbappé has already missed the team's previous three matches.
The upcoming fixture marks the fifth round of Group A1 play. France enters the match at the top of the table with 10 points and can secure the first-place finish with a victory or a draw.