Mbappé Returns to France Squad; Preferred Position Unclear

Mbappé is back in France’s Nations League squad after a September knee injury and has reportedly scored eight times in seven club matches since returning. Zidane says he can use Mbappé in his preferred position, but the article’s left-wing interpretation and the ambiguous “up front” quote do not settle whether he will play as a No. 9; fitness, selection and minutes remain unclear. Pagis received his first call-up.