According to a report by Madrid Universal on Saturday November 7, 2026, Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will be allowed to play in his preferred position when France return to international action.

The new national team manager has indicated that the Real Madrid forward could operate on the left wing during the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

France are preparing for their second international break of the season, with matches against Italy and Turkiye scheduled as part of their Nations League campaign. Les Bleus currently lead their group after collecting three victories from four matches.

Zidane's latest squad features four Real Madrid players. Aurelien Tchouameni, Ibrahima Konate, Eduardo Camavinga and Mbappe have all received international call-ups.

There has been considerable interest in how the French manager intends to use Mbappe following his appointment. The previous international break offered limited opportunities for them to work together because the forward suffered an injury during France's victory over Turkiye.

However, the situation is different this time, with the 27-year-old expected to be available. Speaking about his plans for the Real Madrid attacker, Zidane confirmed that he would have the freedom to play in his favoured position.

The Frenchman explained that Mbappe is capable of operating in different attacking roles but would also be permitted to play where he feels most comfortable. He added that there would be no problems with his positioning in the forward line.

Zidane's comments suggest that the Madrid star could feature as a left winger rather than leading the attack through the middle.

This development could create an interesting situation for Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho reportedly prefers Mbappe to remain the team's main striker because the club currently lack a proven alternative in the number nine position.

Endrick and Carlos Espi are yet to establish themselves as reliable starting options. Nevertheless, Mbappe's performances on the left could provide useful insight into Madrid's future attacking plans, particularly if the club eventually considers moving on from Vinicius Jr.