Kylian Mbappe ‘is RUINING his image with the France national team’, claim L’Equipe – after the captain chose to stay in Madrid and continue hamstring rehab instead
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly damaging his image with the French national team.
According to L’EquipeThe French captain has put coach Didier Deschamps in ‘a difficult position’ by deciding not to report for international duty.
Mbappé was not included in France’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium.
Although he is not injured, Mbappe indicated he needed rest as part of his recovery from a recent hamstring injury.
However, the forward still featured for Real Madrid this weekend as he played 71 minutes in a 2-0 win against Villarreal.
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly damaging his image with the French national team
Didier Deschamps is said to be annoyed by Mbappé’s involvement against Villarreal
Deschamps is said to be annoyed by Mbappé’s involvement in that match.
The France boss had agreed with Mbappe that he could be left out of the national team squad as part of his recovery.
Patrice Evra claimed France are being more cautious with Mbappe now that he plays for Real Madrid instead of PSG.
Former France defender Evra has suggested that Les Bleus do not want to ruin their relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Mbappe played for Real Madrid despite not being included in France’s latest squad
Patrice Evra stated that France must maintain a good relationship with Florentino Perez
Speaking Jeremy Rothen’s s’enflamme podcastEvra said: ‘If you call him up and he gets injured, you damage your relationship with (Florentino) Perez.
‘Real Madrid is not PSG. You can’t afford to take such a risk. But honestly, you are the ones who built this legend around Mbappé.
‘With all due respect to him, he is not at Benzema’s level. It doesn’t even reach Benzema’s ankle at the moment.’
Mbappe, who played when France won the World Cup in 2018, has scored 48 goals in 86 caps.
He is the third highest scorer of all time for France, behind Olivier Giroud (57 goals) and Thierry Henry (51 goals).
