Recently, the international football community was shocked by an announcement from the French Football Federation stating that Kylian Mbappe would not be included in the squad for the upcoming international matches. This decision has sent shockwaves through the football world, especially considering that Mbappe remains one of the brightest stars in global football.
Jules Kounde is currently considered one of the leading candidates to wear the captain’s armband for the France national team in the absence of Kylian Mbappé. It’s worth noting that Koundé was appointed captain of the French national team in 2023, following the retirement of veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris from international football.
With Kylian Mbappe not included in the France squad, defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid was entrusted with the captaincy during the team’s October international break. However, for the current international window, Tchouaméni will not be able to participate in France’s Nations League matches, as he sustained an ankle injury during the Champions League match against AC Milan on November 5.
Mbappé’s absence has surprised the French media, which has since been relentlessly questioning the decision made by the French Football Federation.
In the opinion of Coach Didier Deschamps, the French national team manager explained the reasoning behind Kylian Mbappé’s absence from the latest squad call-up: “I can confirm two things: Mbappé wants to return to the team. However, off-field issues have not influenced this decision, as long as the accusations (related to the alleged rape case) have not been proven true. Secondly, this is a decision for this particular international break, with two upcoming matches.” He also added that there would be no further explanations regarding Mbappé’s absence from the national team.
“This decision is mine, and I believe it is the most reasonable choice. I understand that this might not satisfy everyone, but I have no intention of engaging in any debates or offering further explanations. I have nothing new to say, and I will maintain my position,” Deschamps firmly stated, in response to the continuous questioning from the French media.
In recent matches, Kylian Mbappe has missed several crucial scoring opportunities, particularly in losses to Barcelona and AC Milan. With increasing criticism from the public and his inconsistent form, his omission from the France squad for November has raised many questions about his future with the national team, making the situation more unpredictable than ever.
According to close sources, 25-year-old Kylian Mbappé is focusing on maintaining his physical fitness at its best to serve Real Madrid, as the match schedule becomes more demanding. Although he joined the prestigious Spanish club, Mbappe has yet to regain his top form and has not fully met the expectations of the Royal Club’s supporters.
Football fans and experts around the world are now deeply curious and asking questions about Mbappé’s future with the French national team. After recent developments, many are wondering whether the 25-year-old star will return for future call-ups with Les Bleus, or if this will mark the end of his relationship with the national team. His absence from the current international break has sparked significant controversy, drawing all eyes to him and making his future with the national team more uncertain than ever.
