Difficult period for Mbappe: Deschamps

Kylian Mbappe

France coach Didier Deschamps said that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form.

After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker's absence from his squad.

"It's a fact that he is in a difficult situation," Deschamps told broadcaster TF1. "Obviously, he is going through a period which is not the happiest of his career."

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Mbappe was not included in Deschamps' list for the match against Israel and a game in Italy later this this week.

Mbappe was also absent from the previous France gathering because of a minor thigh injury. This time he is not injured. "He wanted to come," Deschamps said.

"I think it's better for him [not to be selected] at the moment. Everybody can go through a difficult period. There is a physical element, and a psychological one."

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