The story between the France team and Kylian Mbappé is taking a new turn. After an October meeting where the captain of the Blues preferred to stay in Madrid, to treat a muscle injury before finally playing a meeting with his club, Didier Deschamps made the decision to do without his striker for the next meetings against Israel and Italy.
“It’s my responsibility, I assume it”
“I had several exchanges with him. I made this decision on this gathering, because I think it's better this way, first commented the French coach at a press conference. Kylian wanted to come. My decision is not linked to possible extra-sporting problems either. It's a one-off choice, for this gathering […] It’s my responsibility, I take full responsibility. »
In difficulty with Real Madrid this season, Mbappé does not appear in Didier Deschamps' list for the second time in a row. A real curiosity for the captain of the Blues, who was nevertheless 100% fit this time.
The interim captain of the France team will be known next Wednesday, before the match against Israel, while Didier Deschamps will have to find new leaders following the recent retirement from the selection of Antoine Griezmann.
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Kylian Mbappé should be at Real Madrid's Osasuna reception this Saturday, November 9 (2 p.m.). The Blues will face Israel on Thursday November 14 (8:45 p.m.) and Italy on Sunday November 17 (8:45 p.m.) for the last two days of the group stages of the Nations League.
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