The football essentials this morning
France beat Belgium thanks to Michael Olise, Ethan Mbappé has been suspended for three Champions League matches, and Manchester United are under pressure after their draw with Fulham.
Les Bleus win in Belgium
The France national team beat Belgium (0-1) on Monday in the Nations League, according to DailyFootball. Michael Olise scored an exceptional goal in the final minutes to secure the win for Les Bleus. Zinedine Zidane let his joy burst out, the same outlet reports. The head coach felt his team "dominated the game," according to L'Équipe.
Ethan Mbappé suspended for three matches
Ethan Mbappé, a Lille player, has been suspended for three matches in the Champions League following his red card against Real Betis, according to several media outlets. Le Parisien and RMC Sport mention a violent elbow during Lille-Betis Seville. The sanction is therefore heavy for the player.
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 manager under pressure. Sky Sports reports that Medina shone for Manchester United, while Liverpool ended their Anfield curse and Arsenal's title hopes may be over.
Netherlands launch their campaign
Netherlands face Germany in the Nations League, a match that marks Xavi Hernández's debut as Oranje head coach, according to VoetbalNieuws. The coach will start on Thursday evening, reports DailyFootball.
Salah in form at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has reached 7 goals in 6 matchdays with Trabzonspor, his best start to a season in nine years, according to Anadolu Ajansı. The player confirms his excellent start to the season.
Süper Lig preparations
Beşiktaş have begun preparations for the 7th matchday of the Süper Lig against Kocaelispor, according to Ajansspor. Fenerbahçe have continued their preparations for the meeting against Çaykur Rizespor, reports Hürriyet Spor.
France squad: the substitutes make their mark
According to franceinfo, the France substitutes managed to stand out against Belgium. Le Figaro notes that Da Cunha was omnipresent, Doué brilliant and Lepaul frustrating. Furthermore, according to Le Parisien, RMC Sport and L'Équipe, Désiré Doué should be deployed as a number 9 against Belgium, with Barcola and Camavinga starting.
Mbappé ill
Kylian Mbappé, who is ill, could start on the bench on Friday in Turkey, according to several media outlets. Zinédine Zidane led his first collective training session with the France team at Clairefontaine, reports DailyFootball. Furthermore, according to RMC Sport and L'Équipe, Kylian Mbappé has insisted that there is "no tension" with Ousmane Dembélé.