By Reinaldo Oliveros
07 Nov 2024, 09:56 AM EST
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid star and captain of the French national team, He has not been called up by Didier Deschamps for the upcoming Nations League matches against Israel and Italy.
Unlike the last FIFA date, when an injury justified his absence, this time there is no official physical reason.
The decision has generated controversy and speculation in the media and among fans, who question the true reasons behind the striker’s omission at a critical moment for the French team.
Mbappé misses the call for the second consecutive time
Deschamps, when consulted, avoided delving into the specific reasons for Mbappé’s exclusion, limiting himself to saying that the decision was “punctual” and that the player wanted to be in the call.
He also stressed that there was no non-sporting reason for his absence, adding that “the presumption of innocence prevails” in clear reference to the judicial investigation that could affect the forward in Sweden due to an accusation of sexual assault.
However, the French coach’s ambiguous statements have given rise to more questions than answers. “I have reflected and made this decision because I believe it is the best,” he said, avoiding any additional explanation on the subject.
Some suggest that the decision could be influenced due to the recent performance of Mbappé, who is going through a phase of less effectiveness at Real Madrid, while others insist that it is a strategy to avoid media pressure on the team in the midst of the investigation in Sweden.
However, the coach insisted that his sporting performance was not a factor, recalling that Mbappé has proven to be a versatile player, capable of adapting to different systems.
With less than a year until the European Championship, Mbappé’s absence raises questions about the attacker’s future in the national team and his relationship with Deschamps. The decision has left fans and the sports press speculating whether we are facing a simple pause or the beginning of a deeper separation between one of the best players in the world and his national team.
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