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France's Mbappe Injury Concerns: Deschamps Addresses Ankle Knock

France manager Didier Deschamps has provided insight into the injury fears surrounding captain Kylian Mbappe after his late substitution in the World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco, where the Real Madrid forward picked up an ankle knock.

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France's Mbappe Injury Concerns: Deschamps Addresses Ankle Knock

Didier Deschamps confirms Kylian Mbappe injury fear as France boss explains star forward's substitution against Morocco

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Managing Mbappe's Fitness

During the match against Morocco, Kylian Mbappe was replaced due to an ankle injury, raising concerns among fans and the coaching staff. Didier Deschamps confirmed the decision to substitute the star forward was a precautionary measure to prevent further damage. With the semi-finals approaching, the focus is on carefully managing Mbappe's recovery and ensuring he is fit for the crucial upcoming matches.

Published on Jul 10, 2026