On the occasion of the announcement of the list of twenty-three players he has selected to face Israel and Belgium on October 10 and 14, as part of the group stage of the Nations League, Didier Deschamps had to answer various questions, in particular on the absence of N’Golo Kanté, but also on the absence and previous visit of Kylian Mbappé to the Blues in September.
For the Al-Ittihad midfielder the coach was very clear. He should have been there. “N’Golo is not there because he had a physical problem the day before yesterday (Tuesday) with his adductor, which will prevent him from playing this evening (Thursday) and which also requires treatment, in relation to the delay of the two matches that we have. » One less leader for Didier Deschamps who made it clear to the journalists who questioned him that N’Golo Kanté was still part of his plans.
“Kylian was not in the best psychological conditions”
Concerning Kylian Mbappé, the French tactician confirmed that he had not called him due to the Real Madrid striker’s recent minor physical problems. But Didier Deschamps was also questioned about the attitude of his captain during the September rally, with a sort of weariness displayed. He gave his point of view. “There is no concern about his commitment and I discussed it several times with him between the last rally and this one. »
However, Didier Deschamps did not hide the fact that he had felt something. “At the last rally, Kylian was not in the best psychological condition for different reasons. Obviously, the fact that he is in Madrid with an expectation which is important…(…) I do not have the slightest doubt about Kylian’s involvement, but on the last gathering, I am not going to go into detail, he was not in the best condition. »
