The Kylian Mbappé case continues to be talked about. Hit in a thigh and announced for three weeks, the former Parisian finally recovered faster than expected and played in Real Madrid’s last two matches, against Lille and Villarreal. But in the meantime, Didier Deschamps revealed his list for the two matches of the Blues in the League of Nations, against Israel (October 10) and Belgium (October 14), without the kid from Bondy, who is nevertheless capable of playing well that it is not 100%.
Faced with the controversy, Didier Deschamps defended his captain, this Wednesday at a press conference making a small attack on Real Madrid. “ This is his situation at the time I make the decision, with the information I have. He played the weekend’s match not being 100%. Is it good for the player and the French team? I don’t think so. There was no request, the decision was made by me “, indicated “DD”.
Deschamps: “Is it good for the player and the French team? I don’t think so »
“ The players’ employers are the clubs, continued the coach. You have an employer and if you are told to ask a question, you do it. The clubs have always had this power, it is not the federations which pay the players. The fact that the clubs are attentive with the calendars they have… It’s not just Real Madrid or Kylian. This is not a good thing for the selections. I make sure, with the elements I have. At the time of listing, the situation may also change. The most important thing is to communicate with the players. »
And to conclude on the Mbappé subject: “It’s already happened that I don’t take players and they can play, or the opposite. I am not fixed with Real Madrid, quite the contrary. There is even greater attention from clubs with players who play for the national team. It’s a power they have and it’s no less strong today. » Case closed?
