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France U21 manager expresses concern after Ethan Mbappé injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

France U21 manager expresses concern after Ethan Mbappé injury

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France U21 manager Gérald Baticle voiced concerns regarding Ethan Mbappé following an injury sustained during a 2-0 victory over Estonia on September 29, 2026. Mbappé exited the match on a stretcher after a studs-up tackle to his ankle early in the first half. Baticle stated he hopes the situation is not serious but is awaiting medical test results. Additionally, Ethan’s brother, Kylian Mbappé, has withdrawn from the national team due to a knee injury, compounding issues for the family during the international break. Ethan also faces a three-game UEFA Champions League ban, although its significance may now be overshadowed by his injury status.

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•Ethan Mbappé injured in a match against Estonia on September 29, 2026.
•He was taken off on a stretcher after a tackle to his ankle.
•Gérald Baticle expressed worries about the severity of the injury.
•Kylian Mbappé has also withdrawn from the national team due to injury.
•Ethan faces a three-game UEFA Champions League ban.

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7:15 AMYahoo Sports — France U21 manager ‘worried’ after Ethan Mbappé injury

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France’s U21 manager, Gérald Baticle, has admitted that he is “worried” about Ethan Mbappé (19), who came off on a stretcher during Les Bleuets’ 2-0 win over Estonia on Tuesday night. Mbapp�...
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