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Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks

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Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during France's match against Turkey and will miss two weeks of play. Real Madrid confirmed the injury through their medical department, stating Mbappe could return after La Liga resumes but may not be ready for Real Madrid’s game against Villarreal on October 10. However, he is expected to recover in time for the Clasico match against Barcelona on October 25.

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Zinedine Zidane, leading France's national team for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup, faced a setback when star player Kylian Mbappé was injured during their UEFA Nations League match against Turkey on Friday. The game, held at the Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit, saw France secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Turkey. Mbappé scored the winning goal but had to be substituted due to a knee injury, leaving both France and his club Real Madrid concerned about his recovery time.

Mbappé's injury occurred just minutes after he scored from a pass by Michael Olise in the 54th minute, marking his record-extending 67th international goal. He sat on the ground grimacing before being replaced by Desire Doue. Subsequent tests conducted by Real Madrid’s Medical Services diagnosed Mbappé with hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee. While no definitive timeline for recovery was provided, it could impact France's upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and Italy.

Meanwhile, Turkey underperformed at the World Cup but showed resilience in this match despite finishing bottom of their group. Head coach Vincenzo Montella faced pressure to improve the squad's performance without injured player Kenan Yildiz. The game was broadcast on Prime Video UK, costing £2.49 per viewer, with coverage starting 10 minutes before kick-off at 7:45 PM BST.

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🔮 France captain Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hyperextension of his left knee while playing for France, his club Real Madrid says, but the forward could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes.

2026-09-27 · Al Jazeera

Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks · mixed framing

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France captain Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hyperextension of his left knee while playing for France, his club Real Madrid says, but the forward could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes. uncertain

Liga → suffer → France

“Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical department on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee,” the Spanish club said in a statement on Saturday. asserted

club → follow → Saturday

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forward → draw → Friday

He winced in pain as his teammates came across to celebrate the goal, his 67th for France, at Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit, about 100km (60 miles) southeast of Istanbul. asserted

teammates → wince → Istanbul

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. asserted

he → try → Doue

New coach Zinedine Zidane said France were “not going to take any risks” and he would not use Mbappe in the three Nations League matches scheduled over the next 10 days. asserted

he → say → days

France travel to Belgium on Monday before hosting Italy and Belgium at the Stade de France on October 2 and 5. asserted

France → travel → October

Real Madrid’s first game after the international break against Villarreal on October 10 might be too soon for a Mbappe return, but Spanish daily AS reported on Saturday that he would certainly be ready for the Clasico with Barcelona on October 25. uncertain

he → report → October