Kylian Mbappe Dropped by France: A Shocking Decision Amid Real Madrid Struggles
In a stunning move, France’s national team coach, Didier Deschamps, has dropped Kylian Mbappe from the squad for the upcoming November international break. This decision comes on the heels of Mbappe’s underwhelming performance with Real Madrid, where he has scored only one goal in four Champions League matches and six goals in 10 La Liga matches, with three of those coming from penalty spots [1).
Mbappe’s struggles were particularly evident in Real Madrid’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat to FC Barcelona in El Clasico, where he was caught offside an astonishing eight times ¹. Deschamps hinted that the decision to drop Mbappe was not solely based on his form but rather a collective decision made after discussions with the player. “I’ve had discussions with him, it is a decision that I took for this block of matches only,” Deschamps explained ¹.
The French coach emphasized that Mbappe wanted to join the team, but Deschamps believed it was better to leave him out for now. This decision marks the second consecutive international window without Mbappe in the France squad, as he missed October’s Nations League fixtures against Israel and Belgium to focus on Real Madrid’s crucial games ¹.
*Possible Reasons Behind Mbappe’s Omission*
– _Poor form_: Mbappe’s lackluster performance with Real Madrid has raised concerns about his ability to lead the French team.
– _Off-field issues_: Deschamps’ comments suggest potential off-field problems between Mbappe and the French Football Federation.
– _Tactical decisions_: Deschamps may be seeking to experiment with different lineups and strategies without relying on Mbappe.
*Impact on France’s Upcoming Games*
France faces Israel on November 14 and Italy on November 17 in the Nations League. Without Mbappe, Desch
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