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Mbappé Reveals What Happened with Deschamps, Reason Why He No Longer Plays for France

Real Madrid's French player acknowledged his differences with the national coach

Since his arrival in Spain, Kylian Mbappé has been one of the great protagonists in the soccer world. Many expected to see the Frenchman in the Real Madrid jersey, but almost no one expected the level he has offered in previous games.

His 'bad run' with Real Madrid, accentuated by the two missed penalties at Anfield and San Mamés, means that people onlt talk about him. However, the Frenchman replied to the criticism in the best possible way with a great game at Montilivi against Girona .

A day later, Kylian Mbappé gave an interview to Canal+ France's Clique program, his first appearance since his transfer in June. The French soccer player wanted to talk about his absence from Didier Deschamps' last two call-ups.

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Didier Deschamps decided to leave Kylian Mbappé out of France's latest squad. | Real Madrid Confidencial

Kylian Mbappé's message

Despite his 11 goals in all competitions, Didier Deschamps preferred not to count on him for the last two international breaks. This news had a greater stir after learning that it was a sporting decision. Furthermore, as Kylian Mbappé confirmed in his last interview, his intention was to go with his country.

"I wanted to go with France, but I can't say why they didn't call me," the Frenchman told Clique on Canal+ France . "In September I asked the coach not to go. I had just arrived in Madrid and had a very short holiday,"  he explained.

However, Kylian Mbappé also said that Didier Deschamps asked him to go. However, the surprise came later. Everyone expected the attacker to be on the list, but the coach didn't include him.

"I wasn't on the list, I was talking to them, and the coach told me it was better not to call me up. He's the boss, I'm behind him," he said.

A learning lesson

However, Kylian Mbappé hasn't resigned himself to this. He wants to return to France and captain his country. The striker was crucial in winning the 2018 World Cup and was close to winning the final against Argentina single-handedly.

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Kylian Mbappé wants to return to the French national team as soon as possible. | Real Madrid Confidencial

"There are difficulties in life that you have to face. But I will never deny myself. My love for the French team hasn't changed," explained the Frenchman.

Finally, the attacker also admitted that he also misses the national team and that he wants to return as soon as possible. "Yes, I miss it, because I haven't been there for a long time," he said.

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