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France: Follow Zidane's press conference and all Blues news ahead of Italy–France match
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France manager Zidane holds pre-match press conference ahead of Nations League clash with Italy in Milan on Thursday evening.
Zinedine Zidane returns to Italy as France manager for the first time since his playing days at Juventus (1996–2001). France face Italy in Milan on Thursday at 20:45 in the fifth matchday of the Nations League, with qualification for the quarter-finals at stake.
Zidane holds his pre-match press conference on Wednesday at 17:00. The French squad has been hit by a significant injury crisis during this international break.
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UK timesStrong5 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by RMC Sport, 08:20.
- Sky Sport Italia
- RMC Sport
- Corriere dello Sport
- Italy-France, Zidane: "Mbappé out. Coach Juventus one day? Why not..."Sky Sport Italia
- Zidane announces: "We don't want to take risks, Mbappé won't be there against Italy"Corriere dello Sport
- Mbappé skips training: news before Italy-FranceSky Sport Italia
- Mbappé skips training before Italy-France: Nations League newsSky Sport Italia
- France: Follow Zidane's press conference and all Blues news ahead of Italy–France matchRMC SportThis article
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