The football essentials this morning
Zinédine Zidane has led his first training session with the French national team, Kylian Mbappé is injured in the knee, and Manchester United, Marseille and Tottenham are under pressure. The Netherlands continue their run in the Nations League.
Zidane and Les Bleus
Zinédine Zidane led his first full training session with the France national team on Tuesday, according to several media outlets. Kylian Mbappé, who is ill, could start on the bench on Friday in Turkey. The head coach would appreciate Eduardo Camavinga, but the Real Madrid player, lacking playing time, must justify the trust placed in him, reports L'Équipe.
Mbappé injured
Kylian Mbappé is suffering from a "hyperextension of the left knee" after his injury while on international duty, reports Le Monde. Real Madrid have given their diagnosis, according to Der Spiegel. Before this match, Mbappé had denied any tension with a teammate, insisting there was "no tension," according to RMC Sport and L'Équipe. Without Mbappé, the question of the goal-scoring record arises for Les Bleus, stresses Le Parisien.
Netherlands in the Nations League
The Netherlands drew with Germany and then travel to Serbia, according to AD. This match marked the debut of the new Oranje head coach, reports VoetbalNieuws. The Dutch will face the Serbs twice during this international break, specifies Voetbal International.
Manchester United under pressure
Michael Carrick must make major changes at Manchester United to avoid being the next victim of the club's decline, according to The Independent and The Telegraph. The draw against Fulham puts the coach under pressure. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly tracking Mitchell, according to BBC Sport.
Marseille in crisis
Le Parisien questions a possible relegation of Olympique de Marseille to Ligue 2, citing a series of defeats, a limited squad and a criticised board. RMC Sport reports that Rothen and Larqué are slamming the "those responsible" for the Marseille fiasco, naming McCourt, Longoria, De Zerbi and Benatia.
Tottenham and De Zerbi
Tottenham, beaten by Aston Villa, are bottom of the Premier League. Roberto De Zerbi has criticised his players, but the club is reportedly not considering sacking him, according to several media outlets. Tuttosport mentions a €430 million disaster, including €116 million spent on Tonali, and suggests the coach could be close to being absolved. L'Équipe reports that De Zerbi reproached his players for a lack of work, a criticism that could mask his own responsibility.
Salah in form at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has reached 7 goals in 6 matchdays, his best performance in nine seasons with Trabzonspor, according to Anadolu Ajansı. Trabzonspor's internationals have stood out with their national team, with Franculino Dju and Sidny Lopes Cabral scoring, reports Sabah Spor.
Galatasaray changes its attacking plan
Galatasaray changes its attacking plan, with Okan Buruk preparing a surprise move, according to Hürriyet Spor.