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'Not at his best' - Deschamps won't risk Mbappe after another injury scary

France head coach Didier Deschamps said he is unwilling to take risks with Kylian Mbappe as the world champions look ahead to their Nations League clash against Croatia.

Mbappe scored the winning goal but hurt his ankle in France's unconvincing 1-0 victory over Sweden in their Nations League Group A3 opener on Saturday.

The Paris Saint-Germain star, who overcame an ankle problem to take part in his club's run to the Champions League final, was substituted with 13 minutes remaining after a blow to his foot in Stockholm.