Zidane Dismisses Mbappé Rift Rumours, Expects Him Back Against Turkey

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France coach Zinedine Zidane has played down speculation of a rift with captain Kylian Mbappé. He said the forward’s hamstring discomfort is not believed to be serious and hopes he will play against Turkey on Sunday. Mbappé missed France’s 3-1 Nations League defeat to Italy but remains with the squad as staff monitor his recovery. Reports also denied claims that a private jet had been arranged to take him back to Madrid. France are second in League A Group 1, level on 10 points with Italy and one point ahead of Belgium.

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