Overview
- France’s federation said Mbappé has persistent inflammation in his right ankle, will miss the trip to Azerbaijan, and is undergoing evaluations in Madrid.
- Didier Deschamps framed the call as risk management and said the decision was taken in consultation with Real Madrid’s medical staff.
- Spanish and club-linked reports indicate no serious concern and suggest he should be available for Real Madrid after the break, though a formal medical update is still pending.
- The flare-up followed his two-goal display against Ukraine that took him to 400 career goals and echoes a similar ankle issue that sidelined him in October.
- Eduardo Camavinga returned to Madrid with a left‑hamstring strain and Manu Koné was released due to suspension, leaving France to finish qualifying without all three.