France Sweats on Star Player's Fitness as Mbappé Faces Late Test Ahead of Key ClashKylian Mbappé in Anxious Race Against Time for France's Crucial World Cup QualifierFrance face fresh injury concern...
France Sweats on Star Player's Fitness as Mbappé Faces Late Test Ahead of Key Clash
Kylian Mbappé in Anxious Race Against Time for France's Crucial World Cup Qualifier
France face fresh injury concerns as Kylian Mbappe continue rehabilitation at the Clairefontaine training centre ahead of the upcoming international fixtures.
Uncertain participation
The player remain doubtful for France’s clash with Azerbaijan on 10 October as he will undergo further medical evaluation on Tuesday to decide if can feature. France're also scheduled to face Iceland on 13 October.
Injury details
Mbappe suffered minor ankle injury during Real Madrid’s weekend match against Villarreal prompting the Spanish club to request he remain in Madrid for optimal recovery.
Arrivés ce lundi à Clairefontaine, Kylian Mbappé et Ibrahima Konaté resteront aux soins jusqu'à mardi
— L'Équipe (@lequipe) October 6, 2025
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Training updates
According to L’Equipe, 14 player took part in the first training session at Clairefontaine without Mbappe & Konate. Their participation will be reassessed on Tuesday to determine readiness for the upcoming matches.
Possible return for Iceland clash
If either player misses the Azerbaijan match, they may remain with the national team in hopes of recovering in time for the Iceland game.
France currently top Group B of the World cup qualifiers with 13 point from 6 match, level with Italy but ahead on goal difference.
🇫🇷 Mbappé embêté par une blessure pour les Bleus... Deschamps en dit plus sur le "petit souci" de l'attaquant.https://t.co/4mbO4hlDjVpic.twitter.com/Rl78Y3WaUB
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) October 6, 2025
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