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Kylian Mbappé expected to return to left wing for France under Zidane

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Kylian Mbappé expected to return to left wing for France under Zidane

Summary

Kylian Mbappé is anticipated to be repositioned back to the left wing for the French national team, as coach Zinédine Zidane seeks to implement changes. After Olivier Giroud's retirement, Mbappé played as a No.9 but Zidane plans to revert to his original position, where he thrived at Monaco and PSG. This shift would allow Ousmane Dembélé to assume the No.9 role, in which he has excelled recently. Zidane has already communicated this decision to Mbappé.

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•Mbappé played as a No.9 following Giroud's retirement.
•Zidane desires to utilize Mbappé on the left wing.
•Ousmane Dembélé likely to play as the No.9.
•Zidane has discussed the position change with Mbappé.

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Kylian Mbappé’s (27) repositioning as a No.9, in the wake of Olivier Giroud’s international retirement, was the source of fierce debate in France. Even going into last summer’s FIFA World Cup, ...
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