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Italy Face France With Kean Availability Still Undecided

Moise Kean’s fitness remains uncertain ahead of Italy’s Nations League match with France, after Roberto Mancini said the forward missed Türkiye.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Italy Face France With Kean Availability Still Undecided
Key Things to Know
  • Moise Kean remains an injury doubt for Italy ahead of their Nations League match against France.
  • Manager Roberto Mancini confirmed Kean will be assessed before any decision is made on his participation.
  • Kean missed Italy's 4-1 victory against Türkiye due to unspecified physical issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Moise Kean is a fitness doubt for Italy ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash against France at the Stade de France on Friday, October 2. Manager Roberto Mancini confirmed that the forward missed the previous match due to physical problems and will be evaluated before a final decision is made on his availability.

Kean previously sat out Italy's 4-1 victory over Türkiye on September 28 because of fitness concerns, though no specific diagnosis was provided. Italy heads into the contest following heavy squad rotation, while France enters the fixture after consecutive 1-0 wins over Belgium and Türkiye.

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