Didier Deschamps Pleads for Media to ‘Leave Kylian Mbappe Alone’

Following Kylian Mbappe’s exclusion from the France team for the second straight international window, Didier Deschamps has encouraged the media to give the Real Madrid sensation some leeway.

Mbappe, who left Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid this summer, has been the subject of rumors of a potential falling out with the manager of France. But Deschamps made it clear that the choice was all his own, saying that he thinks it is “better” for the team right now without the 2018 World Cup winner.

Deschamps’ remarks are meant to appreciate the France captain while squelching speculations and highlighting his attention to the team’s chemistry.