Didier Deschamps has reportedly been left unhappy after Kylian Mbappe featured twice for Real Madrid, despite being left out of the France squad due to injury.
Mbappe picked up a muscle injury in Madrid's 3-2 win over Alaves last month which was expected to keep him out of action for three weeks. The forward missed the Madrid derby against Atletico, which ended as a 1-1 draw, but made a surprise appearance off the bench in his side's 1-0 defeat to Lille in the Champions League.
He then started their 2-0 win over Villarreal three days later and is now enjoying an extended break ahead of Madrid's clash with Celta Vigo on October 19. Mbappe will not feature in France's Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium over the international break, with Deschamps citing his injury when the squad was announced earlier this month.
"I had an exchange with Kylian," Deschamps explained when quizzed about Mbappe's absence. "He has a problem which is not serious. I am not going to take risks, which is why he is not in the squad."
However, Mbappe's return to action for Madrid has taken Deschamps by surprise, according to a report from L'Equipe. It is claimed France were not informed by Madrid that Mbappe was in line to start against Villarreal.
France will also be without Antoine Griezmann after he announced his retirement from international football before the latest squad announcement. "It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life," Griezmann wrote on social media.
"Thank you for this wonderful tricolor adventure and see you soon." Deschamps also paid tribute to the 33-year-old, who scored 44 goals in 137 appearances for France and helped them win the 2018 World Cup.
"We had a long discussion about this recently. Since his debut in the French team ten years ago, we have maintained a relationship of trust and very frank relations," Deschamps said. "Antoine was and will remain a monument of French football, one of the greatest players in its history.
"Beyond his 44 goals and 30 assists, his involvement in the results we have achieved over the last decade is immense. Driven by a collective spirit at all times and a rare altruism among offensive players, Antoine has always brought honour to football and the blue jersey.
"He never cheated. It has often been said that Antoine was my favourite. We had indeed established a very strong relationship, which will remain intact. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything, my Grizou."
Yemabcdlu
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Manchester Cty
Yemabcdlu
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man CTY
Zubablnpsu
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same way bamppe treated messi .nymar d Maria. khama is real
Strangerthings
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what is Messi excuses after playing three matches for Miami but didn't join Argentina squad for world cup qualifiers
They didn’t call up Messi. If they called him up he would go. Mbappe is refusing a call up. That is the issue here. If the coach says he needs Messi, Messi would go. Like he always does
Femceknrtu
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He’s their captain. There’s no excuse, what rubbish is that
what is Messi excuses after playing three matches for Miami but didn't join Argentina squad for world cup qualifiers
jojo88
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The Nations League is basically the lowest trophy in the International Tournament. Most players rather take a break than risk an injury for a trophy that meant nothing much. If it was Euros or the World Cup then that's a different story.
In your African myopic reasoning, white don't joke with any trophy, every trophy is important them so wake up bruh.
paobcdeimo
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He is not the right player for Real Madrid … team was much better wen he was not there ….
He is a player and he and Madrid team will get to understand the play soon and he will start again being great. Remember that Modric was Real Madrid worse ever flop when he was signed and came out to be one of the greatest players for Real Madrid.
Jvon
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calm down!! we will tell you that Real Madrid don't produce world class players, but will always remain the best in the world, football is a business, hope we all know that 😃😄😄😄
Yea🤑🤑
Strangerthings
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The Nations League is basically the lowest trophy in the International Tournament. Most players rather take a break than risk an injury for a trophy that meant nothing much. If it was Euros or the World Cup then that's a different story.
He’s their captain. There’s no excuse, what rubbish is that
UniversalGod
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STFU, M O N K E Y
Diklnopsu
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The Nations League is basically the lowest trophy in the International Tournament. Most players rather take a break than risk an injury for a trophy that meant nothing much. If it was Euros or the World Cup then that's a different story.
Pehcit
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He is not the right player for Real Madrid … team was much better wen he was not there ….
Faocdmoty
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he is not injured but the club very tensioned to prepare the player for elclasico with barca because they fear barca and vinicius also out off brasil squad to ready himself for clasico......it is shame.....he has to contribute for his country.
Stop been useless
Bibbcdsyz
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This picture was taken on the 26th after El Classico 😂
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calm down!! we will tell you that Real Madrid don't produce world class players, but will always remain the best in the world, football is a business, hope we all know that 😃😄😄😄
Yohciklst
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he is not injured but the club very tensioned to prepare the player for elclasico with barca because they fear barca and vinicius also out off brasil squad to ready himself for clasico......it is shame.....he has to contribute for his country.
[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]. Madrid fear barsa
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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This is what Barcelona ought to do with Lamine (Fake an Injury).... Instead we are sending the Boy to the international break where De la Fuentes will use him for straight 90mins game . Kylian is not Lying about the injury he is just been wise
Kawbeklnpz
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he is not injured but the club very tensioned to prepare the player for elclasico with barca because they fear barca and vinicius also out off brasil squad to ready himself for clasico......it is shame.....he has to contribute for his country.
What you mean Real Madrid fear Barca?
Rudolfrsa
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This picture was taken on the 26th after El Classico 😂
Luuknpryz
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he is not injured but the club very tensioned to prepare the player for elclasico with barca because they fear barca and vinicius also out off brasil squad to ready himself for clasico......it is shame.....he has to contribute for his country.