Mbappé forfeits, Deschamps has a choice to make!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Mbappé forfeits, Deschamps has a choice to make!

Kylian Mbappé left the France team gathering during the night from Friday to Saturday. The French striker, scorer and decisive passer against Azerbaijan (3-0), was injured at the end of the match.

The Real Madrid star was hit in the ankle and eventually had to give up his place due to “quite a lot of pain”. The Blues coach, Didier Deschamps, confirmed his captain's withdrawal for the trip to Reykjavik to face Iceland on Monday.

Deschamps' new puzzle

According to MarcaMbappé's medical examinations indicate that no serious injuries have been reported. The 2018 world champion could even quickly return to collective training in preparation for the match against Getafe in a week.

However, the absence of the Bondynois forced Deschamps to appoint a new captain. A new face should therefore be given the armband, the last to have worn it all being unavailable. N'Golo Kanté was not called up, Aurélien Tchouaméni is suspended, and Ibrahima Konaté returned to Liverpool following a muscle injury.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.