The few drops of rain that came to refresh the boiling weather of Clairefontaine did not spoil the end of the day. In front of more than 300 supporters, the Blues took the path of training, this Saturday afternoon, for a rhythmic session. After a good thirty minutes of signing autographs, the whole group took part in the session with the exception of Alphonse Areola. The recent Conference League winner with West Ham is set to join the team on Monday.
At the applause meter as often, it was Kylian Mbappé who had the favors of the youngsters, but Olivier Giroud, Marcus Thuram, Adrien Rabiot were also able to count on the encouragement of the public at the start of the interval exercise that launched the training. "Accelerate Kylian", "after the plot we go to fifteen". Responding to the instructions of the physical trainer Cyril Moine, the French players divided into two groups put aside the smiles to display a more serious tone and some grimaces.
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The rest of the training was intended to be calmer. After stretching in a circle, the vice-world champions were asked to touch the ball for passing circuits, some juggling, long play and toros. No physical glitches to report. Five days before facing Gibraltar, in Faro (Portugal), for the qualifiers for the Euro, Didier Deschamps' men approach the gathering with a full group.
Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann relaxed before training. Photo LP/Arnaud Journois Arnaud Journois
A double for Mbappé
The coach had planned to conclude the first collective training with a small opposition on half court of two times 15 minutes. The team of without chasubles won 3-2 with Kylian Mbappé in good form, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, but also Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot ... and Jordan Veretout in between. Kolo Muani and Mbappe, twice, scored all three of their team's goals. Thuram and Giroud, on a penalty, scored for the opposing team.
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The players and staff are scheduled to watch the Champions League final between Inter Milan and Manchester City all together this Saturday night. Benoît Badiashile, convalescing in Clairefontaine, will watch the match with the Espoirs in the evening.