Zinedine Zidane plans to deploy captain Kylian Mbappé as a centre-forward for France during the current camp at Clairefontaine, with the team preparing for matches against Italy and Turkey.
Zidane plans a new role for Mbappé
Zidane plans to give Mbappé a technical role that fits his strengths, moving away from using him on the left wing after the last international break and settling him in his preferred centre-forward position. Mbappé will get his chance as a centre-forward during the current camp.
Mbappé’s mood on return to Clairefontaine
According to Foot Mercato, Kylian Mbappé has returned to Clairefontaine in high spirits. Fans gave the France captain a warm welcome at Clairefontaine, and he turned up smiling in training.
Recent scoring and Ballon d'Or finish
Mbappé has scored 11 goals in his last nine internationals and 17 in 16 matches for Real Madrid this season. He finished second in the Ballon d'Or race behind Harry Kane by 28 points.
Konaté on Mbappé’s mental state
Real Madrid team-mate Ibrahima Konaté told Le Parisien: "Kylian is in a very good mental state, and we have seen that in the last few matches, as he has been decisive and very important. He also still retains the same enthusiasm for life, and I think you can notice that."
