Overview

• Kylian Mbappé told reporters he feels ready to play and will use today’s session as the final test after a minor right‑ankle niggle from Real Madrid’s last match.
• Managed carefully at Clairefontaine, Mbappé and Ibrahima Konaté took part only in partial work earlier in the week before leaving sessions early as a precaution.
• Spanish outlets including Marca and Cadena SER report Madrid’s concern and suggest Mbappé could be rested, though France intend to keep him through the international window.
• Didier Deschamps urged focus against Azerbaijan, noting their draw with Ukraine and Qarabag’s core in their squad; France lead qualifying with two wins and visit Iceland next.
• Jean‑Philippe Mateta, 28, joined the senior squad for the first time after a five‑goal Olympic run and strong form at Crystal Palace, completed his initiation, and is in contention for minutes.