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Mbappé blessé, quitte le rassemblement – 25/09

Sep 25, 2026 · 11m

Summary

Following France's 0-0 draw with Turkey, the panel analyzes Zinedine Zidane's tactical debut, highlighting new formations and the creative impact of Hachim Cherki. The discussion focuses on the team's lack of consistency compared to Spain's model and the need for a better technical pivot, with Rabiot suggested as a potential solution. The episode also covers Kylian Mbappé's injury, which forces him to return to Madrid, and concludes with an evaluation of the match's performance.

Topics discussed

Winamax MyMatch advertisement Show intro and match summary: France beats Turkey Debate on tactical changes and player positioning Analysis of Fekir's performance and creativity Discussion on Cherki's role and defensive positioning Tactical debate: Double pivot vs 4-2-3-1 formation Cherki's role as first passer and technical limitations Critique of Manu Koné's ball retention and concentration Debate on adopting the Spanish midfield model Proposal to use Rabiot as a technical sentinel Rabiot's suitability and potential lineup adjustments Mbappé injury update and potential withdrawal Post-match atmosphere and interview with Cherki Cherki on Mbappé's injury and recovery Cherki on his role and the difficult pitch conditions Cherki on the team's victory and dedication to Zidane Medical details on Mbappé's knee injury Analysis of injury mechanics and Ballon d'Or stats Guest Clément joins: Initial reaction to the match Comparison of team energy under Zidane vs Deschamps Critique of lack of consistency and coherence Comparison with Spain's tactical cohesion Need for work and avoiding obsession with Spain Identifying areas for improvement: early game vs late game Impact of pitch conditions on play style RMC giveaway: Tickets for France vs Italy and Belgium Upcoming segments: Zidane press conference and Mbappé confirmation
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