It’s a major blow for France. Zinedine Zidane will have to do without his captain, Kylian Mbappé, Thursday as Les Bleus take on Italy in the Nations League. The Real Madrid forward is suffering from minor hamstring discomfort but could return for Sunday’s clash against Turkey. In the meantime, Zidane has decided to call up Senny Mayulu for his first senior international appearance.
Lamine Yamal will also miss Thursday’s game. 19-year-old Spaniard has remained in Barcelona due to a right knee injury. However, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has reassured fans, saying that Yamal is expected to be fit for Sunday’s showdown against England.
In the Women’s Champions League, Lyon thrashed Juventus 6-0 in their fourth match of the league phase.
In basketball, Paris claimed a prestigious victory over Fenerbahçe thanks to a buzzer-beater from Nadir Hifi.
