Mbappé Out of France Squad Ahead of Italy Clash; Zidane and Mbappé Split Over Tactics

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Kylian Mbappé is not training with the French national team and remains working in the gym a few days before the Nations League match against Italy. The French Football Federation said it was rest only.

Meanwhile, it was reported that Aurélien Tchouaméni felt pain in his groin during training, medical tests will be arranged for him, and he is expected to return to Spain as early as Wednesday ahead of the upcoming league matches. Real Madrid are concerned about muscle damage to the French star.

The disagreement between Zidane and Mbappé first arose during the previous French national team camp. According to what has been reported, the Real Madrid star is not happy with being moved to the left wing alongside Dembélé, and the tension remains in focus ahead of the upcoming match against Italy at San Siro.