According to a report by Romain Molina, Kylian Mbappé (25) no longer wishes to represent France given the current circumstances. After being excluded from two consecutive squads by Didier Deschamps, the France captain seems to have strained his relationship with the national coach. In a recent press conference, Deschamps explained why he left Mbappé out of his squad for the upcoming international break, stating that the player wanted to be included. However, Molina reports that Mbappé actually refused to join the team at Clairefontaine.
As it stands, it seems unlikely that the Real Madrid forward will play under Deschamps unless something changes, as their relationship is currently tense. Mbappé’s entourage has developed a strong dislike for the French coach due to their ongoing issues.
The player and his agent—his mother, Fayza Lamari—feel targeted by the French media, with both perceiving a negative sentiment toward them. This has led to a growing sense of alienation between Mbappé and his home country, resulting in an “us against the world” mentality, fueled by criticism from the press and a strained relationship with the World Cup-winning manager.