PARIS (AP) — French striker Kylian Mbappe There are no plans for the two-time champion to travel to Azerbaijan with his teammates after securing a spot in next year’s tournament. world cupThe national soccer federation announced on Friday.
Mbappé scored twice for France on Thursday. Reserved a spot for the tournament They won 4-0 against Ukraine in Paris. These were the 399th and 400th goals of his senior career.
The French federation (FFF) said that Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid, “still feels the effects of inflammation in his right ankle and will need to undergo tests.” He is scheduled to undergo a medical examination in the Spanish capital later on Friday.
Azerbaijan hosts France in Group D on Sunday.
France will also be without AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone and Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
According to FFF, Kone was suspended for the game against Ukraine, while Camavinga was suspended with a strained muscle in his left hamstring.
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