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Kylian Mbappe unhappy with Zidane over injury management during international break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Kylian Mbappe unhappy with Zidane over injury management during international break

Summary

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly unhappy with France manager Zinedine Zidane regarding his hamstring injury. After experiencing discomfort while on international duty, Mbappe is set to miss the match against Italy. Despite an understanding with Real Madrid's medical staff about returning if discomfort arose, Zidane opted to keep him with the national team in the hope he could recover for the upcoming game against Turkey. This decision has created friction between the player and his manager.

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Status Watch

•Mbappe expected to return to Real Madrid due to hamstring discomfort.
•Zidane decided to keep him with the national team for recovery attempts.
•The Frenchman misses the Nations League match against Italy.
•There is tension between Mbappe and Zidane over the situation.
•Zidane insists no risks will be taken with Mbappe's health.

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7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid megastar unhappy with Zidane over France injury decision – report

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Real Madrid have enjoyed an excellent run of form under Jose Mourinho, and Kylian Mbappe has played a major role in their recent resurgence.Mbappe has scored in each of his last seven games for Los Bl...
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