Kylian Mbappe left out of France's second consecutive squad – Didier Deschamps explains the decision
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe he is going through a tough time as it is, and more focus will be placed on his form now, after he was left out of a direct France second team. The first time it was due to an alleged injury that was put into doubt, but this time manager Didier Deschamps seems to have made the decision himself.
Mbappe missed his last two Nations League games in October with a suspected thigh problem but was understood to be working on his fitness to return to his best form. Didier Deschamps said Relief that he took the decision after a conversation with the superstar.
Kylian #Mbappe has been left out of France's latest squad for a second international break in a row. #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/xZhJhsAOgX
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“I had an exchange of words with him and I understand that it is the best decision. I can tell you two things: one, that Mbappe wanted to come and, secondly, it has nothing to do with anything off the field (referring to do not rape investigation in Sweden). There is a presumption of innocence.”
Like the rest of his teammates, Mbappe's form has come into question of late, with just three goals without penalties coming from him in La Liga, and a string of missed opportunities against Barcelona and AC Milan. The 25-year-old is apparently frustrated by the way Carlo Ancelotti is using himbut now he will have extra time in training camp with him to fix it.
Eduardo Camavinga will go, as Jules Kounde of Barcelona, while Aurelien Tchouameni is missing due to an injury, and Ferland Mendy due to a technical decision.
