France captain Kylian Mbappe seen at a Swedish nightclub on the same night as team beats Israel; row over skipping international duty rumbles on.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Real Madrid star was excused from international duty after a recent thigh injury left him needing some rest. According to Aftonbladet , during France’s match against Israel in the UEFA Nations League, the 25-year-old was seen in the streets of Stockholm with friend. Reports suggested he visited the exclusive restaurant Chez Jolie before heading to a nightclub. Debate about Mbappe’s fitness and his role as c a p t a i n have rumbled on during the international break, but his relationship wit h manager Didier Deschamps remains intact. In his absence, Mbappe’s Aurelien Tchouameni was named captain.
GURU’S WORD
On Mbappe’s absence, Deschamps told reporters: “I have no doubt about Kylian’s commitment but he was not in the best condition during the last gathering. He has a problem which is not serious but he needs treatment to recover. I am not here to take risks. That is why Kylian is not here.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
After a rare chance to rest and recover, Mbappe would hope to fire for Real Madrid as they face Celta Vigo on October 19.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Real Madrid star was excused from international duty after a recent thigh injury left him needing some rest. According to Aftonbladet , during France’s match against Israel in the UEFA Nations League, the 25-year-old was seen in the streets of Stockholm with friend. Reports suggested he visited the exclusive restaurant Chez Jolie before heading to a nightclub. Debate about Mbappe’s fitness and his role as c a p t a i n have rumbled on during the international break, but his relationship wit h manager Didier Deschamps remains intact. In his absence, Mbappe’s Aurelien Tchouameni was named captain.
GURU’S WORD
On Mbappe’s absence, Deschamps told reporters: “I have no doubt about Kylian’s commitment but he was not in the best condition during the last gathering. He has a problem which is not serious but he needs treatment to recover. I am not here to take risks. That is why Kylian is not here.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
After a rare chance to rest and recover, Mbappe would hope to fire for Real Madrid as they face Celta Vigo on October 19.
