Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Sunday November 10, 2024 at 5:45 p.m.
Kylian Mbappé will not participate in the two Nations League matches against Israel and Italy. An absence which has caused a lot of ink to flow in recent hours.
Didier Deschamps, coach of the France team, made the decision not to call up the Real Madrid striker, believing that he needs to find his best level. This absence, at the heart of the discussions, comes as the player is going through a delicate sporting period. In a statement to Téléfootthe Blues coach revealed that he had a direct exchange with Kylian Mbappé before making his decision. “I hope Kylian returns to his best level as soon as possible. Even Kylian, even me, can have difficulties even if he has scored a lot of goals and he will continue to score a lot,” he indicated. Didier Deschamps also wanted to clarify the situation by affirming that this sidelining is not linked to extra-sporting problems, despite the speculations of Bixente Lizarazu, who sees it as a possible disciplinary measure.
Deschamps discusses his future
At the same time, the French coach expressed his desire to see Paul Pogba return to the team in the future, while definitively closing the door to Antoine Griezmann, who recently announced his international retirement. This reorganization suggests a changing Blues team, with a focus on the future. At the helm of the Blues for 12 years, Didier Deschamps has reaffirmed his objective of leading the team to the 2026 World Cup. However, he remains aware of the demand for results and does not rule out leaving his post if the The team's performance began to decline. “ If things go wrong, we can take someone else or the decision can come from me “, he explained.
Didier Deschamps wanted to point out that even the best players experience periods of doubt and difficulties concerning the Kylian Mbappé File. For him, this break could allow the Madrid striker to recharge his batteries and return with the determination for which he is famous. In the meantime, the Blues are preparing to face Israel and Italy with a reshuffled squad, looking to the future and ready to overcome the absence of their star.
