Kylian Mbappe is France’s star forward and one of the most recognisable players in world football. The Real Madrid player was France’s captain at Euro 2024 and has 48 goals for Les Bleus — but for the second consecutive international break he has been left out of the squad by manager Didier Deschamps.

France boss Didier Deschamps has reiterated his stance on Kylian Mbappe’s international future.Deschamps confirmed his call not to include Mbappe in his squad for Les Bleus’ UEFA Nations League

Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé. On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad.

France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Didier Deschamps’s squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures. It is the second consecutive France squad that Mbappe has been left out of, after missing the October selection due to fitness concerts following a thigh injury.

France manager Didier Deschamps has expressed concern over the growing mental stresses his players face with the congested football calendar and accentuated exposure via social media.

Didier Deschamps says Kylian Mbappe's position for France will not change amid the attacker's difficult start to life at Real Madrid.