Overview
- The French Football Federation confirmed Mbappé has been released from the squad and will miss Sunday’s qualifier in Baku to undergo medical checks in Madrid.
- The captain played 90 minutes in the 4-0 win over Ukraine, scoring twice and reaching 400 career goals, before reporting renewed right‑ankle inflammation.
- Didier Deschamps said there was no need to take risks and that the decision was coordinated with Real Madrid’s staff.
- Spanish and club-aligned reports indicate no serious structural damage, with expectations he should be available for Real Madrid after the international break unless tests suggest otherwise.
- Eduardo Camavinga returned to Madrid with a left-hamstring strain and Manu Koné is unavailable through suspension, while public criticism over Mbappé’s perceived ‘special treatment’ has been disputed by other ex-players.