Didier Deschamps’ announcement for this November internship had the effect of a small bombshell: for the second time in two months,
Kylian Mbappé is absent from an international gathering. A situation which necessarily calls for the captain of a major selection.
And it is not the explanations of Didier Deschamps which shed light on this absence. “ I had several discussions with him, I thought about it and I made this decision about this gathering. I think it’s better like this, explained the national coach. I’m not going to argue, I can tell you two things: Kylian wanted to come and it’s not linked to extra-sporting problems which only come into play from the moment the presumption of innocence exists. It’s a timely choice for this gathering with the two matches awaiting us. »
The armband removed from Mbappé?
This context necessarily leaves room for all interpretations. Did Deschamps want to protect his major player, with whom he has had a strong relationship from the start? Or did the Blues coach indirectly sanction Kylian Mbappé?
Both hypotheses are possible, but according to Florent Gautreau, the technician’s decision was not strong enough. Mbappé committed a foul against the France team, but Deschamps was wrong in his sanction. He should have selected him and taken the armband off him », blurted the journalist in After Foot on RMC. Asked about this possibility, Didier Deschamps preferred to kick in touch for the moment. An indecision which may have surprised you, there too.
