Mbappe Injury Blow in France Win

France and Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the remainder of the international break after suffering a knee injury when scoring his side’s winner against Turkey last night.

The 27-year-old lashed home early in the second half following good work from Michael Olise, but turned away to celebrate in discomfort before being immediately replaced by Desire Doue.

Mbappe Injury Tarnishes Zizou Debut

The match in Izmit was the first of Zinedine Zidane’s French managerial tenure and although his side dominated the ball, the hosts had their moments and could perhaps count themselves unlucky not to get anything from the game.

That said, Turkish goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir will miss his side’s meeting with Italy on Monday after being sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area.

France, meanwhile, continue their Nations League programme with a trip to Belgium.

Wins for Belgium and Northern Ireland

The pick of Friday night’s action was at the Stadio Olimpico, where Belgium spoiled the first game of Roberto Mancini’s second spell in charge of Italy.

Mark van Bommel’s side took the lead early when new PSG signing Mika Godts scored an excellent individual goal, before Dodi Lukebakio went one better midway through the second half.

The Benfica forward carried the ball from inside his own half before firing past Gianluigi Donnarumma to make the points safe.

And there was a win for Northern Ireland, who picked up all three points from a tricky away trip to Georgia.

The hosts fumbled the chance to take the lead in the second half when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s penalty was well saved by visiting keeper Pierce Charles.

And the PSG man was made to pay by the goalkeeper’s older brother, Shea, who volleyed home Trai Hume’s cross with the final kick of the game.

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