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Kylian Mbappe suffered a knee injury after scoring the only goal for France against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League and is set to miss the rest of the international camp.
France wins against Turkey in their opening match
On Friday, September 25, France played their first match under new coach Zinedine Zidane, which saw Mbappe scoring in the 54th minute, securing a 1-0 win for France.
After netting the goal, the 27-year-old appeared in pain and winced as his teammates came across to celebrate the goal at the Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit.
Kylian Mbappe retires from the game in pain
Mbappe tried to carry on after receiving treatment but eventually slumped to the ground and looked concerned as he prodded the outside of his left knee before walking off to be replaced by Desire Doue.
Coach Zidane says Kylian Mbappe is returning to Madrid
Following the match, Zidane suggested that Mbappe might not be available for the team's next three games
"I think he'll have to return (to Madrid)," said Zidane, who was appointed coach in late July on a deal to 2030.
He added, "We won't take any risks. He hyperextended his knee when taking the shot. That's not exactly encouraging if he is to continue."
Kylian Mbappe: A necessity for Real Madrid
The injury comes at a tough time for both France and Real Madrid, with Les Bleus playing three more games over the next 10 days before the club season resumes.
Mbappe's absence could be particularly significant for Real, who are seeking a revival after two underwhelming seasons.
The Spanish giants can ill-afford to lose their star forward at a time when their domestic campaign has already fallen behind expectations.
Notably, France, beaten in the semi-finals at the World Cup by eventual winners Spain, are in Group A1 of this edition of the Nations League and will now go to Brussels to face Belgium on Monday.
