Explanation for not taking into account

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French national coach Didier Deschamps stressed that Kylian Mbappé’s new exemption was not a sanction. After the 0-0 draw against Israel at the Stade de France near Paris, the coach of the Team Tricolore explained that they would not be taken into account for the Nations League matches next Thursday and Sunday in Italy: “Everyone has the right to go through a difficult period, both physically and psychologically.

Since Mbappé’s free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid before this season, things have not been going well for the 2018 world champion. The captain had already missed international matches against Israel (4-1) and Belgium (2-1). in October. He had previously been injured, but was back in action for Los Blancos. At Madrid, Mbappé, the world’s third most valuable (Site notre bureau spécialisé)er, has so far scored eight goals and two assists in 16 games.

The media also reported investigations into a rape in Sweden, which Mbappé defends himself against. “He knows that he has absolutely nothing to reproach himself for,” his lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, told TF1. He announced that he was going to file a complaint for defamation or a trumped-up crime.

French coach Deschamps supports Mbappé

Deschamps reiterated after the Israel match that Mbappé wanted to join the national team. “But I think it’s best for him right now,” the 56-year-old said. He previously stressed that the waiver had nothing to do with non-sports headlines. Mbappé is in a complicated situation. “He is going through a phase in his career which is not the happiest,” Deschamps underlined and assured: “I support him.”