Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn from the France national team camp after suffering an injury, according to reports carried by Goal.com and Sky News Arabia. Sky News Arabia reports that the forward came off injured shortly after scoring a goal.
The nature of the problem has drawn unusual attention. Yallakora reports that reports have revealed a strange reason behind Mbappe's injury while on duty with France, though the outlet's headline does not set out the explanation itself.
Goal.com reports that Zinedine Zidane's remarks about the injury have caused concern at Real Madrid. The same outlet links Mbappe's exit from the France camp with that reaction in Madrid.
The episode comes during Zidane's early spell in charge of France. Al-Youm Al-Sabea reports that Zidane broke a 32-year pattern for France coaches by winning his first match in the job. Thierry Henry marked that first win with a celebration, according to Erm News.
Mbappe's club situation gives the injury added weight. Any absence would be felt at Real Madrid, and Goal.com's report indicates the club is already uneasy about how the situation has been described.
What to watch next is the official diagnosis and recovery timeline from France or Real Madrid, which would clarify how long Mbappe is expected to be out and whether Zidane's comments are followed by further explanation.
