Didier Deschamps on why Kylian Mbappe was left out of France squad again
In a surprising twist, Kylian Mbappe will not feature in Franceâs squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Israel.
This marks the second time the French captain has been left out, following his absence from the October games.
National team coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the decision, revealing he had private discussions with Mbappe before reaching his final call.
The news is even more unexpected as Mbappe himself expressed a desire to join his teammates for these games.
Deschamps, however, clarified that the decision wasnât due to any internal issues. âI had discussions with Kylian and made my decision. Itâs better this wayâŠâ he explained, adding that Mbappe was eager to play.
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Only one Real Madrid star in Deschampsâ new squadWhile Real Madridâs Eduardo Camavinga made the list, Mbappeâs form has been under scrutiny, possibly influencing Deschampsâ decision.
Injury concerns also ruled out Aurelien Tchouameni and Ferland Mendy, adding to the shake-up in the French lineup.
đšđ«đ· Deschamps on MbappĂ© not part of France squad for next games: âI had discussions with Kylian and made my decision. Itâs better this wayâŠâ.
âMbappĂ© wanted to come with us, itâs not because of any other problemâ. pic.twitter.com/TgBz8pnSWE
â Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 7, 2024Fans and critics alike are eager to see how Les Bleus perform without their star captain as the UEFA Nations League action heats up.
Whether this absence marks a turning point in Deschamps’ leadership approach or just a temporary setback for Mbappe remains to be seen.
