This decision was particularly criticized in France, where very important information was revealed.
According to a report from Foot Mercato, Mbappé would have asked the French Football Federation not to be selected for international matches “ unimportant.” He explains this by the fact that he wants to avoid injuries as much as possible, and thus be able to play as many matches as possible for Real Madrid.
Mbappé gets serious
Mbappé’s reasoning behind this is that he wants to give himself the best possible chance of winning his first ever Ballon d’Or. His Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior will almost certainly win the award in 2024, but Mbappé already has his sights set on winning in 2025.
Real Madrid will be delighted if this is the case, as it should allow Mbappé to be fresh and available for as many matches as possible this season. On the other hand, the Blues risk taking it badly…
