The Mental Health Of The French National Team Players Is Worrying

Kylian Mbappe was hit by mental health issues so that he missed two French national team camps (Instagram/@k.mbappe).

JAKARTA - The manager of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, has expressed concern over the deteriorating mental health faced by his players.

This arose due to the tight schedule of matches and increased exposure through social media.

Deschamps has faced regular questions about Kylian Mbappe's mental health in particular.

The Real Madrid striker has been sidelined in the last two international camps. Deschamps described that the reason for not choosing Mbappe from the national team was due to psychological problems.

"He's in a complicated situation, yes. However, it doesn't reduce what he's been doing or means that he couldn't find out his previous form again."

"Meski demikian, ia juga kurang efektif pada tahun 2024," kata Deschamps kepada Telefoot.

Overall, Deschamps considered that the pressure in the form of a solid schedule disturbed the players' psychology.

In addition, social media exposure also has a significant impact on mental health.

"The curvature is different because there is exposure. Smallest words, social networks, and then the impact."

"I spoke with some of my players. After a tournament like Euro 2024, they only had three weeks, it was difficult to return to prosecution. The demands were getting higher."

"You have to, you have to, you have to (go through a busy schedule). Sometimes you can't respond or you respond poorly. There may be a psychological problem."

"Whether this reaches the depression stage, I don't know. However, this is a fragile psychological condition. The head that controls the legs," said Deschamps.

Despite the precarious issue, France has confirmed its place in the 2024 UEFA Nations League A quarter-finals.

They managed to beat Italy 3-1 in the last match of Group 2 on November 17, 2024 and became leaders of the standings.