Kylian Mbappe & William Saliba - Didier Deschamps shares injury update ahead of France vs Ivory Coast

World Cup preparations are underway for the Les Bleus!

France national football team are all set to be at the Stade de la Beaujoire and will take on the Ivory Coast national football team. These nations will be looking to build strong tactics in the upcoming friendly contest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Didier Deschamps’ men will be at home for their upcoming friendly outing. They will be looking to control the game from the beginning. Les Bleus have world-class players in the squad. From the Ballon d’Or and Champions League winner Ousmane Dembele to Premier League winner William Saliba.

Recently, some reports claimed that the Arsenal centre-back is suffering from a back issue and which can also become a serious problem for the France national football team. There were also some concerns regarding the fitness of star Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe. France’s head coach has now shared the recent update regarding both of these players.

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Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba injury update

Didier Deschamps said, “Kylian is in great shape. Physically and psychologically. I talk with him, and he has also had the chance to speak with the players because he is the captain. I will tell you again: there are the clubs, okay, but the national team is different. Kylian has experience that the others do not. This is his third World Cup, and a World Cup is difficult. He is doing very well.”

While sharing details about William Saliba, Deschamps mentioned that the defender is doing well but is not going to compete in the upcoming France vs Ivory Coast friendly.

“William is doing well. If we had needed to play on Thursday, he would have played. But he will not play. I will be required to manage the playing time, to distribute it, even if that goes against our collective chemistry. All 26 players are in good condition. This preparation match is a stepping stone, with another one coming up in four days against Northern Ireland,” said Les Bleus’ head coach Didier Deschamps.

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