The morning football briefing

Zidane begins his era at Clairefontaine

Zinédine Zidane led his first full training session with the France squad at Clairefontaine on Tuesday, according to several media outlets. L'Équipe reports opposition drills, informal discussions and a 4-3-3 as the common thread. franceinfo mentions a walkabout among supporters and tactical clues, a sign that the new coach is already putting his stamp on the team.

Mbappé uncertain and reassured

Kylian Mbappé, who is ill, could start on the bench against Turkey on Friday, according to several media outlets. He also said there was "no tension" with Ousmane Dembélé, reports RMC Sport, cited by L'Équipe. RMC Sport also specifies that Mbappé will not immediately be wearing the "perfect shoe" from his new kit supplier On.

Raphinha carries Barça

Raphinha scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's win at Sevilla (3-1), enabling the Catalan club to retain top spot in La Liga, according to several European media outlets. AS, however, is concerned about a "Boston syndrome" for the Brazilian, while ge (Globo) highlights his increased role for the national team after his frustration at the World Cup.

Juventus and AC Milan keep winning

Juventus beat Atalanta 2-0, while AC Milan comfortably saw off Lecce, according to several Italian and European media outlets. Tuttosport reviews the fifth round of Serie A, discussing the Bianconeri's victory and Inter's umpteenth comeback. Corriere dello Sport reports a tense exchange between Gasperini and Lautaro after Roma-Inter.

Tottenham on the brink of crisis

Tottenham, beaten by Aston Villa, are bottom of the Premier League. Roberto De Zerbi criticised his players, but the club is reportedly not considering sacking him, according to several media outlets. Tuttosport, meanwhile, refers to an impending sacking and a €430 million "disaster", with €116 million spent on Tonali.

OM in turmoil

OM are going through a sporting and institutional crisis. RMC Sport reports that Rothen and Larqué are tearing into those "responsible" for the Marseille fiasco, naming McCourt, Longoria, De Zerbi and Benatia. Le Parisien asks: can OM be relegated to Ligue 2?

Salah regains his scoring touch

Mohamed Salah has scored 7 goals in 6 matchdays with Trabzonspor, his best performance in nine seasons, according to Anadolu Ajansı. A welcome upturn for the Egyptian forward.

Fenerbahçe and Skriniar make headlines

Turkish Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak congratulated Fenerbahçe Tarfin on their Presidential Cup victory, reports Sabah Spor. Slovak defender Milan Skriniar told Sözcü that “things are always crazy at Fenerbahçe”.