During a press conference to announce the list of players selected for the Nations League, Didier Deschamps, the French national team coach, announced the absence of Kylian Mbappé. While speculation is rife, the French manager revealed the reason behind this decision, which is generating much controversy.
It was unexpected! Already absent from the last French national team gathering due to his weakened physical condition from a muscular injury, Kylian Mbappé will miss the upcoming training camp. At the centre of a major media storm due to his recent performances with Real Madrid, the French captain has been left out for the final international FIFA break of 2024. With France facing tough matches against Israel and Italy, Didier Deschamps surprised everyone by sidelining his star player.
“It’s a one-off decision”
Speaking to the media this Thursday to reveal his list, the French national team coach explained why he did not select Real Madrid’s number 9. According to his remarks, Deschamps simply wants to give Kylian Mbappé some breathing space, as the player was keen to return to Clairefontaine, likely to silence the critics.
“I’ve had several conversations with him. I thought it over and made this decision for this camp. I think it’s better this way. I won’t go into detail. What I can tell you is two things: Kylian wanted to come, and it’s not the off-field issues that come into play as long as the presumption of innocence stands. It’s a one-off choice for this camp with the two matches ahead of us,” Deschamps explained to RMC Sport.
Will the decision work in KM9’s favour?
While this explanation seems clear, it’s unlikely to ease the pressure surrounding Kylian Mbappé. Having gotten involved in a troubling affair in Sweden during the last national team gathering, the Real Madrid forward is looking for a way to shine on the pitch. His previous absence with Les Bleus was supposed to give him some breathing room to perform better within Ancelotti’s squad, but the 25-year-old forward has struggled to achieve that.
Today, the French press will once again scrutinise the player, who is going through a very difficult period in his career. In any case, the decision has been made, and we will see if the French national team’s performances will improve once again without the Madrid star. He must quickly get back to scoring goals and doing so consistently to ease the immense pressure.
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