France plays Italy at San Siro without Kylian Mbappé
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 7:49 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
France faces Italy at Milan’s San Siro tonight for Matchday 5 of the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. Coach Zinédine Zidane's squad requires only a draw to secure a spot in the quarter-finals scheduled for March 2027. Kylian Mbappé is unavailable due to a minor hamstring strain, with Désiré Doué expected to lead the attack in a 4-3-3 formation. Other uncapped players, Eli Junior Kroupi and Senny Mayulu, have also been called up but are likely not starting. The match remains in progress.
- •France needs a draw to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.
- •Kylian Mbappé is out of the lineup due to injury.
- •Désiré Doué is set to lead the French attack.
- •Match takes place at San Siro in Milan.
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — France predicted XI v Italy: Kylian Mbappé out, Désiré Doué to lead the line
"France play Italy away tonight at Milan’s San Siro for Matchday 5 of the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. Zinédine Zidane’s Les Bleus only need a draw tonight to qualify for the tournament’s quar...
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