Reports highlight tension between Zidane and Mbappe in France camp

French media have reported silent tensions within the France national team camp, stemming from an unstable relationship between head coach Zinedine Zidane and team captain Kylian Mbappe. Zidane is reportedly working to address and improve this situation in the coming days.

The relationship between Mbappe and Zidane does not appear as harmonious as the bond that previously existed between the France captain and former coach Didier Deschamps. This lack of rapport became particularly evident during the September training camp.

According to the reports, Zidane and Mbappe barely spoke throughout September. Mbappe arrived at the camp suffering from an illness and spent most of his time in his room when not training. He then sustained an injury during the match against Turkey and returned to Madrid the following day.