France forward Kylian Mbappé has been officially ruled out of the upcoming match against Italy, with manager Zinedine Zidane confirming the decision on Wednesday. The French Football Federation announced the news ahead of the international fixture scheduled for November 2026.
Zidane, speaking to reporters, emphasized that the medical staff and coaching team agreed not to take any chances with the star attacker. "We won't risk him," the France manager stated, indicating that Mbappé's condition does not warrant pushing him into competitive action at this stage.
The absence of Mbappé represents a significant blow to France's attacking options for the high-profile encounter against the Azzurri. The 27-year-old has been a cornerstone of the national team setup and his availability has been closely monitored in recent weeks.
France will now prepare for the Italy match without their talismanic forward, with Zidane expected to adjust his tactical approach accordingly. Further updates on Mbappé's recovery timeline are anticipated in the coming days.
