"Didier Deschamps admitted Kylian Mbappe's condition is "not ideal" after the France captain aggravated an existing ankle injury during a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan. Mbappe scored a sensational solo goal to break the deadlock in Friday's World Cup qualifier at the Parc des Princes, after the hosts had been frustrated until first-half stoppage time. That strike extended Mbappe's personal-best scoring streak to 10 games for club and country, while he is now four goals off Olivier Giroud's all-time France record of 57."
"Mbappe also supplied an assist for Adrien Rabiot in the second half, but he was withdrawn in the 83rd minute after trapping his right ankle in a challenge involving Abdulla Xaybulayev. Speaking to TF1 afterwards, Deschamps confirmed Mbappe had hurt the same ankle as he did six days ago, though he could not offer an update on the severity of the issue."
Kylian Mbappé scored a solo goal and provided an assist as France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 at the Parc des Princes, extending his scoring streak to 10 games and leaving him four goals short of Olivier Giroud's France record. Mbappé trapped his right ankle in a challenge and was withdrawn in the 83rd minute; the injury affects the same ankle he troubled during Real Madrid's recent win over Villarreal. France generated 33 attempts, nine on target and 2.19 expected goals, while Azerbaijan managed one shot and 0.04 xG. The team struggled early against a low defensive block.
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