France was given a massive boost as star attacker Kylian Mbappe is set to return against Turkey after missing the previous match due to hamstring discomfort.
Mbappe sat out a 3-2 loss against Italy at the San Siro on Thursday, Nov. 12, but will be ready for the match in Bordeaux on Sunday, Nov. 15.
During his pre-match press conference, manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that the French captain will be available for the UEFA Nations League A match.
"There's no problem. He'll be with us tomorrow," said Zidane.
The legendary Les Bleus midfielder also shut down rumors of a strained relationship between him and the 27-year-old forward.
"I don't understand it, it's not a big deal," said the French manager. "That's why I won't get into the debate.
"I have
a coach-player relationship with him, and things are going perfectly well. I can't stop people from saying what they're saying. But it's nonsense. It's a shame and quite annoying."
France sits in second place in Group A behind Italy on goal differential. A win at home over last-place Turkey will be enough for France to qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition.
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