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Mbappé injured after France win
Mbappé scores France winner then limps off with knee injury in Nations League.
In brief
Mbappé scores France winner then limps off with knee injury in Nations League. Mbappé injured knee after scoring France's Nations League winner against Turkey. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Mbappé scores
Kylian Mbappé scored France's winner in the 55th minute against Turkey in the Nations League.
“The Real Madrid striker rifled in a low shot in the 55th minute after he was set up by Michael Olise.”
Knee injury
Mbappé limped off with a left knee injury moments after scoring France's winner.
“Soon after his record-extending 67th France goal, Mbappé sat on the ground and grimaced as he rubbed the area around his left knee.”
Zidane replaces
Zinedine Zidane replaced Mbappé with Désiré Doué after the injury.
“The new France head coach, Zinedine Zidane, replaced Mbappé with Désiré Doué.”
Treatment plans
Zidane said Mbappé will return to Real Madrid for treatment and may not play soon.
“It’s not great. Unfortunately I think he [Mbappé] is going to have to go home. We don’t want to take any risks.”
Italy vs Belgium
Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium in their Nations League match with new coach Roberto Mancini.
“Elsewhere in Group A2, Roberto Mancini’s second debut as the Italy head coach ended with a barrage of boos as the Azzurri were beaten 2-0 at home by Belgium.”
Northern Ireland win
Northern Ireland beat Georgia 1-0 with a last-minute goal from Shea Charles.
“Shea Charles scored a last-gasp winner after his brother Pierce saved Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s penalty.”
At a glance
Mbappé injured knee after scoring France's Nations League winner against Turkey.
