Kylian Mbappé, the shock announcement on his rape case

This time, Kylian Mbappé was however willing to come. A month after having skipped the gathering of the French team to supposedly be able to concentrate on Real Madrid, the Parisian striker, after some hesitation, actually intended to reunite with the Blues for the two League matches. Nations against Israel and Italy. Didier Deschamps decided otherwise, not hesitating to deprive himself of the services of his captain.

“I had several discussions with him, I thought about it and I made this decision about this gathering. I think it's better like this,
explained the national coach. I'm not going to argue, I can tell you two things: Kylian wanted to come and it's not linked to extra-sporting problems which only come into play from the moment the presumption of innocence exists. It's a timely choice for this gathering with the two matches awaiting us. »

“There is something serious”

This explanation obviously gives rise to all interpretations and Jacques Vendroux did not hide his amazement. « The best player in your country never comes to the selection. I am extremely shocked that he does not come to the French football team, it is a duty. When we are called [en équipe de
France]it cannot be refused, the Europe 1 journalist choked. Even the injured Platini was coming. Pelé, the best player in the world of all time, arrived on his knees in the national team. But I believe that the mentality has changed, young people have changed. The blue team jersey. »

And for the great connoisseur of the Blues, despite the words of Didier Deschamps, the rape affair which has agitated in recent weeks, could well explain the absence of Kylian Mbappé. “For Didier Deschamps to say no, I’m not holding you back, there’s something serious,
he whispered. I have a presentiment. Maybe I'm wrong. Perhaps the story of Sweden can come out in the middle of the French team's training. This is just me, I have no information, I have no proof. »