Zidane confirms Mbappé fit and addresses relationship reports

Mbappé available for France's Sunday match against Turkey after recovering from a hamstring issue; Zidane dismisses reports of tension between them.

France manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will be available for Sunday's Nations League match against Turkey. Mbappé missed the previous fixture against Italy due to a hamstring problem but has recovered and is fit to return.

Zidane emphasised the importance of having his star player back. "It changes everything to have Mbappé available. We prefer to have him available rather than without him. There is no problem with Mbappé. Tomorrow he will be available with us," the manager said. He declined to reveal Mbappé's position for the match, saying he would not give away tactical hints.

Zidane also addressed rumours of a strained relationship with Mbappé, which had circulated in French media over tactical decisions and the forward's positioning on the pitch. The manager dismissed the speculation firmly. "I know many people have passed on the message that I don't have a good relationship with Mbappé.

I don't understand it. I'm not going to enter into a debate about it. I have a coach-player relationship with him. There is no problem with Mbappé. I can't prevent certain things being said. They are nonsense. It's quite annoying what is being said," Zidane stated.