France coach Didier Deschamps has again emphasized that the fact that Kylian Mbappé was not included in his squad is not a sanction for the player. "Everyone has the right to go through a difficult time,

Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé. On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel in Paris, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad.

French national team coach Didier Deschamps has explained that Kylian Mbappé's exclusion from the upcoming Nations League matches is due to the player's recent struggles. Deschamps cited both physical and psychological factors contributing to Mbappé's dip in form since joining Real Madrid.