Didier Deschamps did not call Kylian Mbappé for the next Blues rally. At a press conference, the French coach tried to justify this absence.
This Thursday, at the beginning of the afternoon, Didier Deschamps revealed his list of players called up for the matches of
League of Nationsagainst Israel at the Stade de France on November 14 and in Italy on the 17th. Once again,
Kylian Mbappé is not one of them.
The French coach however explained that the Real Madrid striker would have liked to be present. “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 argue. What I can tell you, two things: Kylian wanted to come, and it's not the extra-sporting problems that come into play from the moment the presumption of innocence exists. It’s a timely choice for this gathering with the two matches that await us”justified the 1998 world champion.
Mbappé, his absence justified by Deschamps
“It’s my decision, it’s better this way, assures Didier Deschamps. I can understand that this is not enough for you, but I am not going to get into an argument that leads to interpretations. I don't want to tell you more, I take responsibility for this decision. In absolute terms, I can take it until 1:59 p.m. The deadline is when I come before you. Never mind. The main thing is that when I am here the decision is made. »
The list of the Blues to face Israel and Italy
- Guardians: Chevalier, Maignan, Samba.
- Defenders: Clauss, Digne, W. Fofana, T. Hernandez, Conate, Conde, Saliba, Upamecano.
- Backgrounds: Camavinga, Guendouzi, Kanté, Koné, Rabiot, Zaire-Emery.
- Attackers: Barcola, Dembélé, Colombian, Nkunku, Olise, Thuram.
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