Dembélé to Captain France as Mbappé Injury Concerns Grow

Ousmane Dembélé will lead the French national team as captain for the remainder of the international break, stepping in for the injured Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé was forced off the pitch after scoring the winning goal in Zinedine Zidane's debut match as manager, a 1-0 victory over Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.

The severity of Mbappé's left-knee injury is still under evaluation, with an MRI pending. His absence is a significant blow to France's immediate campaign, raising questions about his availability for crucial upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy. The injury also casts a shadow over his club, Real Madrid, and his participation in future fixtures.