Kylian Mbappé’s absence announced – AS USA

France national team coach Didier Deschamps spoke to the press After announcing the squad for the matches against Italy and Israel, It also explains the absence of Kylian Mbappé. The coach confirmed that the forward wanted a call-up to Les Bleus, but chose not to include him after a private meeting with the player. Therefore, the decision is purely tactical.

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“I met with him a few times. I thought about it and made this decision for this camp. I believe it’s better this way. I won’t discuss this.

“I can tell you two things: Kylian wanted to come, and as long as there is a presumption of innocence, it is not off-field issues that are at play here. This is a special selection for this camp with the next two gamesWhen asked about the decision, Deschamps said:

The coach also added that he did not want any further comments regarding Mbappé’s absence from the French squad.

“This is my decision and it is better this way. I understand if this is enough for you, but I will not get into a debate that will lead to comments. I have nothing else to add; I stand behind this decision. I can decide for sure by 13.59 (the list was announced at 14.00). The deadline is when I talk to you. It doesn’t really matter. “The important thing is that the decision was made by the time I got here,” he said.

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Deschamps confirmed that he had several meetings with Mbappé before deciding not to call him.

“I talked to him, but I’m not going to get into that. You (the journalist) may or may not have information, but I’m talking directly to Kylian. We may disagree on some issues, but it is my responsibility to decide. That’s what I’m doing for this camp. I repeat: because it is better this way.”

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Asked if the absences were performance-related, he added: “That’s not the discussion at the moment. He’s part of a team.” Everyone has an analysis that they will develop later. As for his captaincy, whatever happens next will happen in due time. I won’t touch on anything that isn’t relevant right now, in November. Everything is on time.”

The centre-back role at Real Madrid was also discussed at the press conference.

“He’s done this before in Paris. Also with us. It can play on different systems and it has always been that way. He’s scored before and will do it again. Frankly, he is going through a period where he is less effective. He was judged a lot for that and that’s understandable,” Deschamps said.

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Deschamps and French players

“We may not agree on everything. These are discussions I can have with players. I’m not here for actors to tell me I’m the best and most handsome. I’m listening to them. I have always had these conversations, individually or collectively, to protect all players.

So I can make a lot of arguments that go beyond the playing field. because they know very well who will talk if something leaks. These exchanges of ideas are important to me. With the benefit of hindsight, calm and as much clarity as possible, “I make the decisions I believe are best.”