Deschamps explains Kylian Mbappé’s latest exclusion from France squad for Nations League matches
France coach Didier Deschamps has addressed the surprise exclusion of Kylian Mbappé from the latest France squad ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Israel.
On Thursday, Deschamps revealed his 23-man squad, but the noticeable absence of Real Madrid’s Mbappé sparked widespread speculation. This marks Mbappé’s fourth consecutive omission from the national team, following a series of similar exclusions.
Deschamps, however, clarified the situation in a statement to Fabrizio Romano, saying, “I had discussions with Kylian and made my decision. It’s better this way. Mbappé wanted to come with us, it’s not because of any other problem.”
The coach’s comments suggest that the decision is based on internal discussions and that there is no underlying issue between him and the player. Despite his exclusion, Mbappé remains committed to the team and had hoped to be included, according to Deschamps.
With Mbappé’s continued absence, questions about the star forward’s future with the French national team are likely to persist, even as Deschamps has emphasized that the decision was made for the good of the squad.
