France team: Kylian Mbappé fit? Deschamps makes the call

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·9 ottobre 2025

France team: Kylian Mbappé fit? Deschamps makes the call

Kylian Mbappé

In Wednesday's press conference, Didier Deschamps made a decision regarding Kylian Mbappé.

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Tomorrow, France takes on Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On the eve of the match, Didier Deschamps faced the media and discussed the condition of Kylian Mbappé.

"It's more about his sensitivity concerning his ankle, he has followed the planned program. He is set to train this evening. If all goes well, he'll be involved tomorrow," the France manager revealed.

🗣 Didier Deschamps on Kylian Mbappé: "The problem with his ankle isn't serious. It's more a matter of sensitivity. He's followed the planned program. He should train this afternoon with the rest of his teammates. And if all goes well, he'll be available tomorrow." @diarioas
– giovedì 9 ottobre 2025

"I want to play, the coach wants me to play, so I don't think there will be a problem. I'm feeling good, we're talking with the coach. I'll train today, it's the final test but I'm not particularly worried," the player said when he spoke to the press.