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Statements from Zinedine Zidane, head coach of the French national team, have sparked considerable concern at Real Madrid and among its fans. Zidane confirmed that star player Kylian Mbappé's injury is not good at all, and he will return directly to Madrid for treatment and follow-up. These developments come after the French team secured a victory in their opening match of the UEFA Nations League campaign. In post-match comments, Zidane revealed worrying details about the team captain's condition, announcing that Mbappé would leave the national team camp to rejoin his club, emphasizing that the French coaching staff has no intention of risking the player's health. The "Les Bleus" coach stressed, saying: "Unfortunately, the situation is not good for Kylian Mbappé; he must return, and we will not take chances. He suffered hyperextension of the knee; the situation does not bode well, and we will not take any risks whatsoever." The French national team had achieved a hard-fought one-nil victory over Turkey yesterday, in a match hosted at the Kocaeli Stadium as part of the opening round of the UEFA Nations League group stage. The lone winning goal came from the team's star, Kylian Mbappé himself, who sustained the injury immediately after scoring, necessitating his departure from the field in the 59th minute of the game. As a result of this injury, Kylian Mbappé's absence has been confirmed for the French national team's anticipated trip to Belgium, scheduled for next Monday. He will also miss the crucial clash against Italy, which will take place at "Stade de France" next Friday, in addition to his non-participation in another potential encounter against Belgium. It is worth noting that this match marked Zinedine Zidane's first appearance at the helm of the French national team's technical leadership. He took over the role from former coach Didier Deschamps, thereby commencing a new chapter with "Les Bleus" in European competitions.
