Kylian Mbappé has been left out of France’s team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Israel and Italy. This is the third time in a row that he has been left out of the squad, the first two times being in October against Israel and Belgium. The French team leader has not been included in this international break for the second time in a row. Mbappé was left off the list after a time of controversy and doubt about his fitness and personal matters, which made people wonder about his relationship with the national team and coach Didier Deschamps.
At first, Mbappé’s absence from the October internationals was said to be a safety step because he had hurt his thigh while playing for Real Madrid. Things got more confusing quickly, though, when the 25-year-old player returned to play for his club just a few days after the injury was reported, before France had even played their own games. This made people wonder if the injury wasn’t as bad as first thought, which in turn made people wonder if the choice to rest him was really based on fitness or on something else.
It became even more controversial when Mbappé missed France’s 4-1 win over Israel in Budapest and their 2-1 win over Belgium. Mbappé didn’t go with his friends; instead, he took a break in Stockholm with people in his group. Swedish news sites said that he was being investigated for an alleged rape, which made this trip to Sweden the center of attention right away. The claims, which came out soon after he got back from Stockholm, made people very angry, and Mbappé strongly rejected them, calling them “fake news.” The lawyers for him also said that they would sue the people sharing the false information for libel. Even though Mbappé denied it in public, a Swedish prosecutor confirmed that a probe had been started. No formal charges were brought, and Mbappé was never named in the official statements.
In terms of his progress, Mbappé has since returned to Real Madrid and has played in four games and scored one goal. But even though he is back in action, some people are worried that he hasn’t quite gotten back to his powerful, world-class form. While the French forward usually plays very well, his recent games have not been up to his normal high standards. Some critics think that his off-field problems may be affecting his play. Though he is still one of the best football players in the world, he hasn’t been playing as well for his club or country as many people have come to expect.
Mbappé’s continued absence from the France team makes people wonder about his relationship with coach Deschamps, who has been under fire for the choices he has made about the team. Although Deschamps hasn’t said openly why Mbappé wasn’t picked, it’s thought that it could be for a number of reasons, such as the player’s current form, possible problems off the field, and the desire to keep the squad’s peace. Mbappé is captain of the national team, which means he has a lot of duty on and off the field. This makes the situation even more complicated.
France’s recent wins in international events, including the 2018 World Cup, were built in large part on Mbappé’s quick and powerful attacking play. His absence from the team is a big problem. You can’t deny that he leads and has an impact on the field. If he isn’t on the team, it could affect their ability to work together in the future, especially as they get closer to important Nations League games. People thought Deschamps was being brave by leaving out Mbappé. However, it shows that he wants to focus on the team’s strengths rather than counting on a single player.
Mbappé’s reputation in the football world as a whole has also been hurt by what happened. In the coming months, his relationship with both his club, Real Madrid, and the French national team will be closely watched. This is especially true since the player is still being closely watched by the public. Mbappé is still one of the most sought-after and skilled football players, but how well he handles stress on and off the field will likely determine how successful he is in the future.
At this point, it’s still not clear how long the situation will last. It’s strange that Mbappé wasn’t picked for the France team because they are trying to show that they are the best team in the world. Without him, other players may be able to step up and take the lead. France has a lot of great attackers, but Mbappé is special because he can change games and use his skills in a way that no one else can. How he and Deschamps settle their disagreements and whether Mbappé can get back to his best will be very important for the future of the French national team as they prepare for upcoming games.
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