Kylian Mbappé limped off with a knee injury shortly after scoring France's winning goal in a 1-0 Nations League victory over 10-man Turkey on Friday, according to the Associated Press and The Guardian.
The Real Madrid forward scored in the 55th minute with a low shot after being set up by Michael Olise, marking his record-extending 67th goal for France, per The Guardian. He was seen sitting on the ground and grimacing while rubbing his left knee soon after the goal.
Mbappé has left the France squad and will return to Real Madrid for an MRI, according to CBS Sports and Reuters. CBS Sports reported that the injury has been described as a hyperextended knee, and that he will miss France's upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy while awaiting the results.
The match was reported as part of a wider Nations League slate that also saw Italy lose 0-2 to Belgium and Georgia lose 0-1 to Northern Ireland, according to The Guardian.
How each side covered it
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- Associated Press reported Mbappé limped off with a knee injury shortly after scoring for France against Turkey.
- The Guardian detailed the goal itself, noting Mbappé's low shot in the 55th minute set up by Michael Olise, extending his record to 67 France goals.
- The Guardian described Mbappé sitting on the ground grimacing and rubbing his left knee, and noted the match result alongside other Nations League scores.
“Kylian Mbappé limped off with an apparent knee injury, moments after scoring France’s winner against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday.” — The Guardian
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- CBS Sports reported the injury was a hyperextended knee suffered against Turkiye, with Mbappé returning to Real Madrid to await MRI results.
- CBS Sports noted Mbappé will miss France's upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy pending the diagnosis.
- Reuters confirmed Mbappé left the Nations League squad due to the knee injury.
- France 24 framed the injury alongside Zidane's debut win as France head coach.
“France's superstar forward suffered a hyperextended knee against Turkiye and will miss upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy while awaiting results” — CBS Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened to Kylian Mbappé?
Kylian Mbappé injured his knee shortly after scoring France's winning goal against Turkey in a Nations League match on Friday, and was withdrawn from the French squad, according to the Associated Press, The Guardian, CBS Sports and Reuters.
How did the injury occur?
According to The Guardian, Mbappé scored France's winner in the 55th minute, then soon after sat on the ground and grimaced while rubbing his left knee.
What is the nature of Mbappé's injury?
CBS Sports described it as a hyperextended knee, while other outlets referred to it generally as a knee injury; Mbappé is awaiting MRI results, according to CBS Sports and Reuters.
Will Mbappé play in France's upcoming matches?
No. CBS Sports reported that Mbappé will miss France's upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy while he awaits MRI results.
What was the final score of the France-Turkey match?
France beat a 10-man Turkey team 1-0 in the Nations League, according to the Associated Press and The Guardian.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningMbappé limps off with knee injury after scoring for France against Turkey and will leave squad
- The GuardianLeft-leaningNations League: Kylian Mbappé injured after scoring France winner in Turkey
- CBS SportsCenterKylian Mbappe injury sends star off French national team, back to Real Madrid with MRI pending
- CNACenterFrance's Mbappe forced off with apparent knee injury in Turkey clash
- France 24CenterMbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win
- ReutersCenterFrance's Mbappe out of Nations League squad with knee injury
- Yahoo SportsCenter🚨 Major blow in international, Mbappé forced off injured