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Mbappé starts against Turkey after missing Italy clash

Rested during France's 3-1 defeat in Italy due to a muscle concern, Kylian Mbappé returns to the starting XI for the Blues this Sunday evening in Bordeaux for the final group stage match of the Nations League.

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Mbappé starts against Turkey after missing Italy clash
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Kylian Mbappé is back in the France starting XI for the home match against Turkey this Sunday in Bordeaux (20:45), in the final group stage game of the Nations League. The French captain had been ruled out of the squad sheet at San Siro due to a muscle alert during the 3-1 loss to Italy.

According to L’Équipe, Mbappé is expected to lead the attack, flanked by Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola on the wings. Désiré Doué, still hampered by a dental issue, is expected to miss out.

The captain’s return would not be the only adjustment made by Zinédine Zidane to his XI. In midfield, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Eduardo Camavinga are set to start in place of Lucas Da Cunha and Adrien Rabiot, while Rayan Cherki is expected to retain the staff’s confidence.

In defence, uncertainties remain numerous. Ruled out, Dayot Upamecano is expected to give way to Jérémy Jacquet, tipped to form the central defensive pairing alongside Ibrahima Konaté, who returns to the squad. The manager’s choices on the flanks remain unclear a few hours before kick-off. Mike Maignan is expected to keep his place in goal. The official team sheet will be revealed around 19:45.

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