Zinedine Zidane speaks with Kylian Mbappé in the article's accompanying photograph. Photo: Kicker, via BongdaPlus.
Zinedine Zidane’s France staff favor direct contact with clubs when players have fitness concerns, according to BongdaPlus citing Foot Mercato. After medical staff agreed goalkeeper Robin Risser was not fit to join the squad, Jean Butez was called up in his place.
The report also describes doctor Herve Collado’s role in the coordination process.
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