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Mbappé back for France, Zidane dismisses 'irritating' rumours

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Mbappé returns from injury for France's final Nations League group match against Turkey on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappé will return to the France squad for Sunday's Nations League match against Turkey after missing Thursday's 3-1 defeat to Italy due to injury. Manager Zinédine Zidane confirmed the Real Madrid forward's availability at a press conference, stating that Mbappé's presence "changes everything" for the team.
However, Zidane did not confirm whether Mbappé would start the match. The France manager also addressed reports in the French media suggesting tension in his relationship with Mbappé, dismissing the claims as "nonsense" and "irritating." Zidane emphasized he has a good working relationship with the player, as a national team coach should.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at vi.nl. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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- With hindsight, I realise I played with a world star: France-Turkey marked by Zidane and Bordeaux reunionRMC Sport
- Zidane confirms Mbappé fit and addresses relationship reportsMundo Deportivo
- Mbappé back for France, Zidane dismisses 'irritating' rumoursVoetbal InternationalThis article
- France: "My relationship with Mbappé? That's nonsense, it's a shame," Zidane saysRMC Sport
- "It's unfortunate and quite annoying": Zidane clarifies his relationship with Mbappé before France-TurkeyRMC Sport
4 more reports
- LIVE: Zidane press conference ahead of France-Turkey Nations League matchRMC Sport
- France: Mbappé present at training, Doué uncertain for TurkeyRMC Sport
- Italy-France: Di Meco defends Zidane after his first defeat with the BleusRMC Sport
- Italy-France: Daniel Riolo criticizes the 'mess' and Zinédine Zidane's choicesRMC Sport
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