"It’s better this way…". Deschamps Explains Why He Did Not Call Up Mbappé for Nations League Matches

In November, the French national team will play two Nations League matches against Israel and Italy. Head coach Didier Deschamps has opted not to include Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé in the squad for these games.

Details: According to the coach, this decision was made after discussions with Mbappé.

Quote: ‘I talked it over with Kylian and made the decision. It will be for the best… Mbappé wanted to join us. We have no issues,’ Deschamps' statement, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

You can find the full French squad for the Nations League matches against Israel and Italy here.

Reminder: Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this past summer, has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 15 appearances for “Los Blancos.”