Mbappe under fire for skipping France matches while fit to play for Real Madrid
LILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 2: Kylian Mbappe #9 of Real Madrid controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between LOSC Lille and Real Madrid C.F. at Stade Pierre Mauroy on October 2, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)
France captain Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in his home country for skipping Les Bleus’ Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while being available to play for Real Madrid.
The forward picked up a muscle injury last month but made his return to the pitch in the Champions League last Wednesday.
France coach Didier Deschamps left Mbappe out of the squad he announced on Thursday, saying the 25-year-old lacked preparation, having played too few matches.Mbappe started Real’s La Liga game a...