With the medical drama over, the focus shifts to France's clash with Brazil on Thursday. Mbappe’s return to full fitness is a major boost for Didier Deschamps, though the manager remains cautious about his star's playing time. For his part, the forward declared he is ready to start if called upon.
"I am ready to play, to start. The coach will make his choices," Mbappe asserted. Deschamps, however, provided a slightly more guarded outlook on his captain's participation in the upcoming friendly: "He could start, but not play the entire match; he could come on as a substitute... just like the other 24 players over the two matches."