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Reports put Mbappé’s Italy appearance in doubt.

Zidane had said Mbappé would get a chance to play central striker—his preferred role—in both matches, with Ousmane Dembélé absent. Now French media report hamstring discomfort: Mbappé missed France’s final group training session on Wednesday and received treatment. Canal+ reported he would miss Italy; Kooora describes his absence as highly likely. The French federation’s statement announcing Senny Mayulu did not disclose Mbappé’s diagnosis. Le Parisien said Mayulu was called up after Aurélien Tchouaméni left camp injured, and separately described him as a possible extra attacking option if Mbappé were unavailable. Mbappé’s availability for Turkey on Sunday remains uncertain.

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