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Deschamps explains reasoning behind Mbappe France release

France boss Didier Deschamps has doubled down on his decision to allow Kylian Mbappe to leave the squad early, saying there was no need to take any “risks” with the forward’s fitness after he fired his country to the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid star pulled out of his side’s final World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Sunday after sustaining an ankle injury in Thursday’s win over Ukraine.

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Mbappe told he is causing issues with France 'special treatment'

Former France international Jerome Rothen has claimed Kylian Mbappe receives “special treatment” which will “cause problems” with his team-mates should they hit a poor run of form. The Real Madrid forward withdrew from Les Blues’ squad ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier with Azerbaijan after picking up an ankle injury in Thursday’s 4-0 win over Ukraine.

Azerbaijan vs France predictions: Visitors to cruise to easy victory

Our expert offers his best Azerbaijan vs France predictions and betting tips, as France prepare for their final 2026 World Cup Group D qualifier.

Mbappe stars in routine France win but late injury causes concern

Kylian Mbappe’s stunning solo goal helped France ease to a comfortable 3-0 victory and take another giant step towards qualifying for next years’ World Cup with victory over Azerbaijan in Paris. Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin were also on target, but there were worrying scenes towards the end as talisman Mbappe signalled to come off with what looked like an ankle injury.

France vs Azerbaijan predictions: French run riot in World Cup quest

We’ve got three France vs Azerbaijan predictions as they face off in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, 10 October.

Gyokeres told 'Man Utd are calling' as striker hits 32-goal mark

Sporting CP and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is up to 32 goals for the 2024-25 season after netting four times in the Nations League.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Fountain Gate FC	28	8	5	15	21	41	-20	29	L L L W D
13	Mbeya City	28	7	7	14	23	40	-17	28	W L W L D
14	Mtibwa Sugar	28	6	9	13	23	44	-21	27	L L L D L
15	Tanzania Prisons	28	7	5	16	20	40	-20	26	L W W W L
16	Kinondoni MC	28	2	3	23	16	50	-34	9	L L L L L

Deschamps explains reasoning behind Mbappe France release

Mbappe told he is causing issues with France 'special treatment'

Azerbaijan vs France predictions: Visitors to cruise to easy victory

Mbappe stars in routine France win but late injury causes concern

France vs Azerbaijan predictions: French run riot in World Cup quest

Gyokeres told 'Man Utd are calling' as striker hits 32-goal mark

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