The France team will play two Nations League matches in October. It will be without Kylian Mbappé, his star. However, he is currently playing a series of matches with his Real Madrid team, which does not fail to spark debate in the national media.
Didier Deschamps did not call on his captain. This choice was widely criticized, but he does not regret it. Nor does he regret the controversial conversation he held on this subject.
Dechamps persists and signs for Mbappé
This Wednesday, at a press conference, Deschamps insisted on the fact that he did not want to go against the wishes of the club and its player. “It’s a reality. The employers are the clubs. Like you (the journalists, editor’s note), you have an employer. Clubs have always had this power. It is not the federations that pay the players. At all times, interests can diverge. The fact that clubs are paying attention is not just Real and not just Kylian. “It’s not a good thing for the selections, but it’s not a question of power or counter-power.”
DD also affirmed that he was sincere with the journalists when he mentioned Mbappé’s situation during the announcement of the list. “When I spoke about the list on Thursday, there was a situation and it could evolve. I am not fixed with Real. Yes, there is greater attention from the clubs.”
Finally, the coach expressed his disagreement with those who believe that Mbappé is no longer as loved in France as before.
“Everyone is free to have their own feelings. Even when he is not there, Kylian attracts attention. This concerns all national teams. Is Kylian attached to the France team? Yes. Afterwards, you are free to have your own interpretations which can lead to debates and controversies. It’s like with the captaincy and Griezmann, so much has been said… And it’s very far from reality.”
