Kylian Mbappé was absent from France's training session ahead of Thursday's crucial Nations League match against Italy at San Siro, but the French Football Federation (FFF) has clarified that the Real Madrid forward is not injured. According to the FFF, Mbappé stayed behind to work in the gym, giving himself a chance to rest and take care of his body.
For now, there are no major concerns over his availability for Thursday's game in Milan, part of the fifth round of the Nations League. However, it remains unclear whether he missed Wednesday morning's session because of a minor muscular issue or simply as a precaution on the recommendation of France's medical staff. The FFF has yet to confirm whether Mbappé will travel with the squad to Italy on Wednesday afternoon, telling reporters only that he is not injured.
Mbappé also missed the first international break of the Zidane era after picking up an injury against Turkey, a match in which he had scored France's opening goal. Zinedine Zidane had deployed him on the left wing in that game, but with Dembélé unavailable for this international window, Mbappé is expected to return to the center-forward position on Thursday, provided he is available.
