Deschamps Provides Update on Mbappe and Saliba Ahead of World Cup Friendlies
Mbappe in great shape, Saliba to miss friendly: Deschamps' WC update

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France coach Didier Deschamps updated on Kylian Mbappe's fitness, stating he is in excellent condition, while William Saliba will miss the friendly against Ivory Coast due to injury. France, a World Cup favorite, will begin their campaign against Senegal on June 16.
- 01Kylian Mbappe is reported to be in great physical and psychological shape ahead of the World Cup.
- 02William Saliba will not participate in the friendly against Ivory Coast due to a back injury.
- 03France is in Group I of the World Cup, competing against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.
- 04Deschamps has a starting XI in mind but acknowledges that player performance in upcoming friendlies may influence final decisions.
- 05Both players faced challenges at their respective clubs, with Mbappe ending the season trophyless and Saliba missing a chance for a historic double.
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France national team coach Didier Deschamps provided a fitness update on key players Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba as they prepare for their pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies. Deschamps stated that Mbappe is in great shape, both physically and psychologically, highlighting his experience as a captain. However, Saliba will miss the upcoming friendly against the Ivory Coast due to a back injury, despite being in good condition overall. France, entering the tournament as one of the favorites after winning in 2018 and finishing as runners-up in 2022, will kick off their World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16. Deschamps mentioned that he has a starting lineup in mind but will remain flexible based on player performances in the friendlies against the Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland. Both players faced difficult club seasons, with Mbappe criticized for a trophyless season at Real Madrid and Saliba unable to secure a double with Arsenal after a UEFA Champions League final loss.
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