Kylian Mbappé a major doubt for France's Nations League trip to Italy

France travel to the San Siro to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A fixture on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with Kylian Mbappé a major doubt for the match. French outlets reported the Real Madrid forward has experienced hamstring discomfort and missed recent team training.

L’Equipe said Mbappé suffered hamstring discomfort and did not take part in France’s first-team training session on Wednesday, while RMC Sport reported he missed the squad’s final practice before the team departed for Milan. France’s medical staff issued a brief update, saying: "At the moment, he is receiving treatment," and adding, "If necessary, we will provide further information later." He has not been formally ruled out for the Italy game, but Zinedine Zidane is unlikely to risk his captain against the Azzurri.

The injury situation has compounded France’s selection problems; the report named Aurélien Tchouaméni, Pierre Kalulu and Marcus Thuram as other players who have been ruled out, and Ousmane Dembele is not part of the squad due to injury. Mbappé was described as the fourth French player to suffer an injury setback, leaving the coaching staff with fewer options up front.

Despite the uncertainty over the Italy match, French staff and media remain cautious about his involvement rather than issuing a definitive exclusion. L’Equipe’s coverage suggested he is "almost certain to miss" the game, according to their social post, while the federation has limited its comments to the treatment update.

There is an expectation within the coverage that, should Mbappé sit out against Italy, he might be assessed for the next scheduled Nations League fixture. The reports note hopes that he will be fit enough to feature in France’s UEFA Nations League match against Turkiye on Sunday, November 15.

Les Bleus sit atop Group A1 in the UEFA Nations League, and another victory would secure a place in the quarter-finals. France’s immediate focus remains the Italy game at the San Siro, with squad fitness and available options to be clarified closer to kickoff.