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PAUL POLO
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Kylian Mbappe Nor has he entered France’s squad list for the next two matches of Les Bleus against Israel and Italy, on November 14 and 17 respectively. The forward of the real Madrid He was already left out of the group during the last national team break, although on that occasion the player himself, who was suffering from discomfort, agreed with the coach not to be included in the squad.
Deschamps has explained Mbappé’s absence without going into many details. “I had several conversations with him. I have thought about it and I have made this decision for these games. I think it is better this way. I am not going to argue. I can tell you two things: Kylian wanted to come, and It is not the non-sporting problems that come into play as long as the presumption of innocence exists.. It is a specific election for this meeting with the two games that await us,” he commented.
The last date with France already ended with controversy for Mbappé. The player stayed in Valdebebas recovering after suffering an injury on September 24 against Alavés which made him miss the match against Atlético. However, his controversial trip to Stockholm did not please everyone in France given that at that time his team was playing its Nations League match. And even less so after the forward played two games with Madrid before the national team games, against Lille, although for just a few minutes, and against Villarreal. However, the player agreed with Deschamps since he was not in a position to face so many games as he was not 100% fit.
The coach assumes his decision
Deschamps continued talking about Kylian’s absence: “We may not agree on everything. These are discussions that I can have with the players. I’m not here for players to tell me I’m the best and the most handsome. I listen to them. I have always been inspired by these discussions, whether individual or collective, protecting all players. That’s why I can have many discussions that can go beyond the field of play, because they know very well that we know who spoke if something comes up. These exchanges are important to me. With the advantage of hindsight, peace of mind and the greatest possible lucidity, I make the decisions that seem best to me.
The coach made it clear that he does not have to explain Kylian’s absence to the group: “My decisions are always important. The players are the players. They are on the field, but they do not have to participate in a non-call or in a call. There is We have to keep things in perspective. The 23 players who are here will participate in both games. I am aware that this is going to occupy a lot of media attention, but I am not going to go into explanations or anything like that. Because I don’t see any point in doing it.”
“I only make difficult decisions. Several times I have had to make important, difficult decisions, whatever you want. Behind every player there is also a human being. When I make lists for a competition, I don’t limit myself to making people happy. It is my responsibility to make the decisions. As I said, it is my responsibility and I assume it completely. I live with it and I have to make more or less hard decisions every time. Afterwards, everything depends on how sensitive people are,” Deschamps added on this matter.
France’s list
Goalkeepers: Chevalier, Maignan, Samba.
Defenses: Clauss, Digne, W. Fofana, T. Hernandez, Konaté, Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano.
Midfielders: Camavinga, Guendouzi, Kanté, Koné, Rabiot, Zaire-Emery.
Attackers: Barcola, Dembélé, Kolo Muani, Nkunku, Olise, Thuram
