Mbappe Not Entering The French National Team Squad Because Of Bad Performance

JAKARTA - Kylian Mbappe was not included in the French national team squad for the UEFA Nations League match against Israel and Italy.

Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps confirmed on Thursday, November 7, 2024, regarding the absence of the captain.

This means that if you add up with the next two matches, Mbappe is already absent from defending the French national team in four matches.

Earlier, he missed two French matches last month during an international break against Israel and Belgium.

Speculation emerged that the 25-year-old forward was not brought up for drawing criticism for his performances since joining Real Madrid in the summer.

"I have discussed with him. This is a decision I have made for this match. Kylian (Actually) wants to participate," Deschamps said in a press conference reported by ESPN.

Despite criticism, Mbappe has scored six goals and provided one assist in 10 games for Real Madrid.

Currently, Real Madrid are still nine points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga and slumped in 18th place in the Champions League standings.

Despite looking productive, he has difficulty establishing a connection with Vinicius Junior up front.

Mbappe's debut at El Clasico against Barcelona on October 26, 2024 did not go sweet.

He was caught offside eight times as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-0. The record equaled the highest number for any player in the last 15-year La Liga game.

"We may not agree on anything. This is a discussion I can have with the players."

"I'm not here to be told by the players that I'm the best and most handsome. I listen to them."

"I have always been inspired by this discussion, both individually and collectively, to protect all players."

"That's why I can have a lot of discussions that can go beyond the scope of the pitch."

"The thing is, they know very well that we know who has spoken in case something happened."

"This exchange of opinion is important for me. With the advantages of experience, calm, and clarity as much as possible, I made the decisions that I think are the best," said Deschamps again.

Last month Mbappe was criticized in France for missing the UEFA Nations League match with Les Bleus against Israel and Belgium as he was ready to play for Real Madrid.

The French national team will face Israel at the Stade de France on November 15 and travel to Italy on November 17, 2024.

Currently, Les Bleus is in second place in Group A2, one point behind Italy after four games.

French national team squad

Goalkeeper

Mike Maignan (AC Milan)Brice Samba (Lens)Lucas Chevalier (ille)

Defenders

Jonathan Clauss (Nice)Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)Theo Hernandez (AC Milan)Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)Jules Kounde (Barcelona)William Saliba (Arsenal)Doyot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielder

Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)Matteo Guendouzi (Lazio)N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad)Manu Kone (Roma)Adrien Rabiot (Marseille)Warren Zare-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)

Striker

Bradley Barcola (PSG)Ousmane Dembele (PSG)Randal Kolo Muani (PSG)Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)