Didier Deschamps Addresses Mbappé's Poor Form

Kylian Mbappé continues to be a topic of discussion despite his absence from the French national team, as coach Didier Deschamps attributes the star's rough patch to both physical and psychological factors. Mbappé, who has not scored for France since June and has only one goal in his last seven club matches for Real Madrid, was left out of the squad for the recent 0-0 draw against Israel in the Nations League. Deschamps emphasized that while Mbappé wanted to participate, it is better for him not to be selected at this time. The coach clarified that the decision was not a sanction and rejected connections to unverified reports regarding a rape investigation. France secured a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals despite the lackluster performance, finishing second in Group A2 with 10 points. Deschamps expressed frustration with the team's efficiency but remains supportive of Mbappé during this challenging period.