Mbappe’s performance declines due to psychological and physical reasons

Paris, Beritasatu.com – France coach Didier Deschamps said there were physical and psychological reasons behind the decline in striker Kylian Mbappe’s performance.

After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker’s absence from his squad.

“In fact, he is in a difficult situation,” Deschamps told broadcaster TF1.

“Obviously, he is going through a period that is not the happiest of his career,” he added.

Mbappe is not on Deschamps’ list for the game against Israel and the match in Italy later this week. Mbappé was also absent from France’s previous match with a minor thigh injury. However, this time he was not injured.

“He wants to come. I think it’s better for him (not selected) at this time. Everyone can experience difficult times. There are physical and psychological elements,” said Deschamps.

Mbappé’s performances have been below par in recent weeks after he joined Madrid from PSG this summer. He has scored just one goal in his last seven club games and has not added to his 48 goals for France since June.

Deschamps last week did not explain his choice not to include Mbappé. However, he said it was not related to recent reports in Swedish media that the former Paris Saint-Germain star was the subject of a rape investigation in Stockholm. Mbappé’s representatives have dismissed the reports as “false and irresponsible.”