Real Madrid: Mbappe left out of France squad
Struggling to find his form at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has once again been left out of the France squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Israel and Italy. Despite being fit this time, the captain was not selected by coach Didier Deschamps, who stated that it was his responsibility to make decisions regarding the squad.
Mbappe, who has been underperforming since his move to Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, has failed to make an impact in recent matches. His struggles to adapt to his new team’s playing style have been evident, with disappointing performances in key games such as the 4-0 loss to Barcelona and the recent 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League.
Although Mbappe expressed his desire to be included in the squad, Deschamps chose to leave him out for this gathering. The coach did not provide specific reasons for his decision but clarified that it was not related to the reports of a rape investigation involving the star forward. Deschamps emphasized the importance of the presumption of innocence and stated that it was a one-off choice for the current squad selection.
In Mbappe’s absence, France will also be without Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who is sidelined with a sprained ankle. Tchouameni had captained the team in the previous matches when Mbappe was unavailable. The French squad for the upcoming matches includes players from top clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool, and PSG, with N’Golo Kante and Ousmane Dembele among the notable names.
France is set to face Israel at home on November 14th before traveling to Italy for their next match. With Italy leading the group standings by one point, the upcoming fixtures are crucial for France’s chances of advancing in the Nations League. Despite Mbappe’s absence, Deschamps will rely on the talent and depth of his squad to secure positive results in the upcoming matches.
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