Italy-France, Zidane: "Mbappé out. Coach Juventus one day? Why not..."

Mbappé ruled out with a muscle strain; Zidane hopes to have him available for Sunday's match against Italy.

France manager Zinedine Zidane held a press conference ahead of tomorrow's Nations League clash with Italy at San Siro. Kylian Mbappé will miss the match due to a minor muscle strain, though Zidane expressed hope of having him available for Sunday's fixture.

"With a muscle strain you have to take minimal risks because the season is long," Zidane explained, adding that Mbappé is eager to play and there is no controversy surrounding his absence.

Zidane confirmed other squad decisions, noting that Diouf will play on the left wing despite his usual position at Inter, and that Zaire-Emery will remain in midfield rather than being deployed as a fullback. He praised the competitive nature of his squad despite the absences.

Zidane also reflected on his time at Juventus and hinted at a future managerial role there. "Coaching Juventus one day? Why not, if I continue as a manager," he said. He credited former former Juve boss Marcello Lippi with teaching him discipline and tactical rigor during his playing days.