Injured Mbappe ruled out of France World Cup qualifiers

3 Sep 2021 • 7:55 AM MYT
Malay Mail
Malay Mail

Latest Malaysia breaking stories on politics, analysis and opinions

image is not available
The French federation says Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of France's World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Finland. ― Pool via Reuters/Justin Setterfield

Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates.


PARIS, Sept 3 ― Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of France's World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Finland after sustaining a calf injury in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Bosnia, the French federation said yesterday.

“Kylian Mbappe felt a pain in his right calf at the end of the match against Bosnia in Strasbourg on Wednesday, which means he will not be able to take part in the next two matches of the French team, in Ukraine on Saturday and against Finland in Lyon next Tuesday,” the FFF said in statement.

“The Paris Saint Germain striker has been released to his club. He will leave the squad in the evening and will not be replaced for the trip to Ukraine.”

World champions France top Group D with eight points from four games. ― Reuters