Kylical MbappeS trip with French national team been filled with heights and lowness, from winning 2018 World Cup to recently controversy about his absence from international service. After missing France’s two last international breaks, speculation ran wild in terms of his relationship with the boss Didier Deschamps And if he were to keep his leadership role. Now Deschamps has made a definitive conversation about Mbappe’s future with Bluesput out months of uncertainty.
The Real Madrid Forward was noticeably absent from France’s troops in October and NovemberFuel rumors of a possible rift with deschamps. However, the French boss has now confirmed that Mbappe will be back for the coming UEFA Nations League Matches against Croatia In March.
“Of course, he will be there. Why shouldn’t he be? “ Deschamps told The team. “Yes, for very specific reasons he was not here before, but he will be there if nothing happens to him between and then. He is very linked to the French team, although he has had a complicated personal period. He is back to full fitness, and you can see it in his game, and in his head too. “
The 56-year-old acknowledged that Mbappe’s transition to Real Madrid had been challenging and affected both his performance and mental state. “Few holidays, some preparation, six complicated months in Paris, back pain, a broken nose at the euro – these things obviously have athletic and psychological consequences, not to mention his adaptation to Madrid. It took some time, but it fell into place because he made everything necessary. “
Controversial absence: Mbappe’s international break drama
Mbappe’s absence from the last two France troops did not go unnoticed, with Critics question his commitment to the national team. Reports even showed that forward had been considering retiring from international football after he was accused of prioritizing his club career over his country.
The 26-year-old Ace himself dealt with the controversy earlier in an interview with Channel+The Explains his absence: “In September I asked the coach not to go. I had just come to Madrid. The coach insisted that I go. After October I was injured. The coach told me it was better not to call me. I wanted to go, but I can’t say why they didn’t call me. “
Addition to the review was seen the French star Festa in Sweden while France played, which led to further criticism. However, Deschamps has now dismissed any idea of a permanent fall, which makes it clear that the striker remains an integral part of his plans.
Will Mbappe remain France’s captain?
One of the biggest questions about Mbappe’s return was if he would retain his captivity, a role he received after Hugo lloris’ Retirement from international football. With younger stars like Antoine Griezmann and Aurelien Tchouameni When they led as leaders, some believed that deschamps could make a change.
However, Les Bleus Boss confirmed that Mbappe will continue as the team’s captain and confirmed his leadership despite previous tensions. “There have always been internal discussions, whether individual or collective, but I currently have no reason to believe that he will not be captain in March“ he said.
With the Captain issue settled, focus now shifs to France Nations League quarter -final matches against Croatia on 20 and March 23. After missing two international windows, the superstar is expected to lead from the front when France looks to secure a place in the semi -finals.
