Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, has clarified that it was not his decision for France coach Didier Deschamps to leave Kylian Mbappé out of the national team’s latest squad.
On Thursday, Deschamps announced his 23-man roster for France’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Israel, but Mbappé’s name was notably missing. This omission sparked surprise and speculation, as it marked the fourth consecutive time the star forward had been excluded from the squad.
Ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Osasuna on Saturday, Ancelotti addressed the situation, emphasizing that Mbappé remains focused and motivated.
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“Mbappé’s exclusion from the France squad? That’s not my decision,” Ancelotti said during his pre-match press conference. “He’s my player, and he’s motivated and working hard. He’s training really well, as are all the players. It’s not just Kylian—everyone needs to put in the effort to reach our full potential.”