Kylian Mbappe Sustains Ankle Injury, Says France Coach

France’s head coach Didier Deschamps has revealed that Kylian Mbappe is dealing with an ankle injury.

Injury Details

The star player for Real Madrid had to leave the pitch during last night’s World Cup qualifying victory over Azerbaijan.

After the match, Deschamps provided an update, stating, “Mbappe? He has a knock on the same ankle. The pain subsides with rest. In a match, it’s inevitable to encounter some contact. We’ll evaluate it further.”

He added, “He’s experiencing some discomfort that’s not ideal for him.”

Match Insights

Reflecting on the game, Deschamps expressed, “Matches like these are always challenging. Our ball movement wasn’t fast enough; they were well-organized defensively. We only created opportunities when we increased our pace.”

He noted, “In the first half, we were somewhat sluggish. In games of this nature, it’s crucial to start strong. This victory adds another three points to our tally, bringing us to nine overall.”