Kylian Mbappe missed France training on Tuesday due to an illness, giving new coach Zinedine Zidane an early selection concern ahead of his first match in charge. The France captain remained at the team’s training base while the rest of the squad took part in the session, according to the French Football Federation.
It is not yet clear how long Mbappe will be affected by the illness or whether he will be fit to face Turkey in Kocaeli on Friday. The session was Zidane’s second since taking charge of the national team. The former France midfielder is preparing for his first game after replacing Didier Deschamps as coach following the World Cup. France have a busy international schedule ahead. They will face Turkey on Friday before playing Belgium home and away and then hosting Italy.
Mbappe’s condition will be monitored over the coming days as France prepare for the start of Zidane’s tenure. For now, the new coach will continue his preparations with the players available as France begin a new chapter under their former World Cup-winning midfielder.
