Mbappé sidelined with left‑knee tendon injury

Kylian Mbappé has suffered a tendon injury in his left knee and will miss the remainder of France’s training camp, the French Football Federation confirmed after the forward was forced off following his winning goal against Turkey. Initial scans indicate a tendon issue rather than ligament damage, but the striker’s condition will only be fully clarified after detailed tests at Valdebebas, where Real Madrid’s medical staff will evaluate him and outline a recovery plan.

Mbappé underwent preliminary checks on Saturday before returning to Spain, with France coach Zinedine Zidane admitting the injury “does not look good” despite opening his tenure with a 1‑0 Nations League victory. The Real Madrid star had been central to France’s plans, making the setback a significant early blow. His timeline remains uncertain until further examinations determine the severity of the tendon problem and the next steps in his rehabilitation.