Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe will miss the Nations League fifth-round match against Italy. According to L’Équipe, he is experiencing discomfort in a tendon at the back of his knee.
The League A Group 1 match between Italy and France will kick off on November 12 at 22:45 Moscow time.
L’Équipe reports that Mbappe is expected to return for the final match of the group stage, when France will host Türkiye on November 15.
Mbappe has made 16 appearances for Real Madrid in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided three assists.