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While his return was expected this Thursday, Kylian Mbappé will once again miss the French team's next two matches against Israel then Italy. An absence that Didier Deschamps did not want to talk too much about at a press conference despite the numerous questions on the subject. The coach also refused to disclose the name of the player who will inherit the armband.
New thunderclap in French team. Already absent during the last international break, Kylian Mbappé will also miss the next gathering and the matches against Israel (November 14) and Italy (the 17th in Milan). “ I had several exchanges with him. I thought about it and made this decision about this gathering. I think it's better like this. I'm not going to arguesimply replied Didier Deschamps this Thursday at a press conference. What I can tell you, two things: Kylian wanted to come, and it is not the extra-sporting problems that come into play from the moment the presumption of innocence exists. It's a one-off choice for this gathering with the two matches that await us ».
Deschamps does not reveal the name of the captain
In the absence of Kylian Mbappé, the question of captaincy will arise again, especially sinceAurélien Tchouameni will also be absent, suffering from a sprained ankle. But there too, Didier Deschamps didn't want to say too much. “ You will know Thursday or maybe Wednesday if I decide to send the captain to a press conference, because it is not an obligation », said the coach of the French team.
Like Mbappé, Tchouameni is absent
« It won't be Tchouameni, since he is injured. This will also make it possible, through this gathering, to make other players a little more responsible and maintain a dynamic. », continues Didier Deschamps. Back on the list after his withdrawal in October, N'Golo Kanté could hold the rope to retrieve the cuff.
