Kylian Mbappé will miss France's UEFA Nations League clash with Italy after sitting out training on Wednesday with a hamstring problem, coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed.
Speaking at his pre-match news conference, Zidane said they would not be taking any "risks" with the Real Madrid striker for Thursday's game in Milan.
Zidane added that Mbappé has "a bit of discomfort, nothing major, he should be fine for Sunday" when France host Türkiye in Bordeaux.
Italy coach Roberto Mancini had earlier been asked about the potential absence of Mbappé.
"I would suggest he doesn't risk it," Mancini said with a laugh. "Besides, there's the Champions League coming up for Real Madrid, so it's better if he doesn't play tomorrow.
"Joking aside, France has so many forwards -- each one better than the next -- that it's hard to choose between them."
Paris Saint-Germain forward Senny Mayulu was added to France's squad.
The 20-year-old Mayulu already was at the Clairefontaine training camp with the Under-21 squad and will now travel later Wednesday to Milan.
Mayulu joins another 20-year-old newcomer, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi who replaced Marcus Thuram. The Inter Milan striker also has a hamstring injury.
France are top of the Nations League group and will advance to the quarterfinals in March by beating Italy at San Siro.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
