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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.

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Mbappe stars in routine France win but 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 Thavin 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.

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Frequently asked questions

With demand for Premier League clubs arguably at an all-time high, it can be daunting trying to get tickets to see Aston Villa. However, it is not impossible to secure your seat.

Explore all options available through the club’s ticket portal and through StubHub. There may be late ticket drops or increased resale options available the closer you get to a particular fixture.

You can buy Aston Villa away tickets through the club’s official website, though be aware they will be offered on a first-come-served basis to season ticket holders. Alternatively, you can buy them through the opposition club’s ticket portal, though you may need to be a member to do so.

If you are struggling to find a seat, you can try StubHub to see if there is a resale option available for your chosen game.

You can indeed book a stadium tour of Villa Park, with three package options available to visitors. You can either select a Weekday Tour, a Weekend Tour, or a Legends Tour.

All three tours allow visitors to get up close and personal with one of English football’s most historic stadiums, along with photo opportunities and a discount in the club shop. To book, head to the club’s official website.

The best place to buy cheap Aston Villa tickets will be through the club’s official ticket portal, at tickets.avfc.co.uk. You can buy premium packages through Seat Unique.

You can also try to buy cheap Aston Villa tickets through secondary ticket retailers like StubHub. Make sure you have read the terms and conditions surrounding any individual ticket and resale, and double-check that you are purchasing from a trusted source.

The best way to travel to Villa Park is by public transportation or on foot, with parking limited around the stadium and surrounding residential areas. The ground is served by both Aston and Witton stations, on the National Rail network, and is within walking distance.

Two specialist bus services - the A1 and A2 - also serve Villa Park on matchdays. For more information, visit the club’s website.

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