“Mbappe does what he wants”

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana handled media duties at France’s training camp alongside Mattéo Guendouzi. Of Kylian Mbappe absent and enjoy a trip to Sweden during France’s match against Israel, attention shifted to Clairefontaine. Addressing the situation surrounding the Real Madrid striker, Fofana commented: “It is not a topic for discussion.”

“Everyone is free to spend their time as they wish. It wasn’t a point of discussion here, and I didn’t hear anything about it. He’s a grown man, a great professional who manages his career as he sees fit,” Fofana continued. “I understand why it’s being talked about, ash he is the best French player and always in the spotlight. But for more details you have to ask Mbappé himself.”

Mbappe ‘not at 100%’

Lazio midfielder Guendouzi also defended Mbappé: “We have no doubts about Kylian. He is committed to us and the national team. Naturally, we were all disappointed that he couldn’t help us in these two games, but there are reasons:he is not 100%. We have to stop talking about it.”

‘He is right to his free timeand he does what he wants. There is no doubt about Kylian’s loyalty to Les Bleus. We spoke to him before the game and he sent his support. Are dedication to the national team should never be questioned” added Guendouzi.

France’s next football match will take place Monday October 14, 2024when they take on Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. The competition will be held in the Stade Koning Baudouin in Brussels, and the start is scheduled at 12:45 PM (ET). Mbappé is not part of the squad after being controversially left out Didier Deschamps. The player is unfit to play despite playing for Real Madrid days before the call-up.

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“I spoke to Kylian about the situation, which is still uncertain after coming on as a substitute on Wednesday. He has a match on Saturday and there are questions. He has a problem that is not serious, but he needs treatment to recover properly. I’m not here to take risks. That is why Kylian is not there,” said Deschamps.

As for Real Madrid, their next match has started Saturday, October 19, 2024 against Celta Vigo in La Liga, with kick-off at 1:00 PM ET. They will then play Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League Tuesday, October 22, 2024, also at 1:00 PM ET.