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Difficult period for Mbappe: Deschamps


After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker’s absence from his squad

Kylian Mbappe
France coach Didier Deschamps said that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé’s rough patch of form.ADVERTISEMENTAfter France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker’s absence from his squad.“It’s a fact that he is in a difficult situation,” Deschamps told broadcaster TF1. “Obviously, he is going through a period which is not the happiest of his career.”Also Read: Brazil’s Vinicius Jr misses penalty; Argentina stunned
Mbappe was not included in Deschamps’ list for the match against Israel and a game in Italy later this this week.
Mbappe was also absent from the previous France gathering because of a minor thigh injury. This time he is not injured. “He wanted to come,” Deschamps said.
“I think it’s better for him [not to be selected] at the moment. Everybody can go through a difficult period. There is a physical element, and a psychological one.”
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France coach Didier Deschamps said that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé’s rough patch of form.
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After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker’s absence from his squad.
“It’s a fact that he is in a difficult situation,” Deschamps told broadcaster TF1. “Obviously, he is going through a period which is not the happiest of his career.”

Also Read: Brazil’s Vinicius Jr misses penalty; Argentina stunned
Mbappe was not included in Deschamps’ list for the match against Israel and a game in Italy later this this week.
Mbappe was also absent from the previous France gathering because of a minor thigh injury. This time he is not injured. “He wanted to come,” Deschamps said.
“I think it’s better for him [not to be selected] at the moment. Everybody can go through a difficult period. There is a physical element, and a psychological one.”
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever