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Lizarazu Discusses Mbappé’s Absence: A Sanction by Deschamps?
Bixente Lizarazu comments on Kylian Mbappé’s absence: A decision questioned
Paris, June 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, Kylian Mbappé is once again absent from the French national team during this international break. This absence raises eyebrows, particularly as the star forward expressed his desire to participate this time. The decision, it seems, was made by Didier Deschamps himself.
Deschamps’ rationale behind the decision
According to Bixente Lizarazu, a well-known football consultant, this absence is nothing less than a disciplinary action. He speculated, “I’ve tried to interpret the situation, as Didier’s comments were quite cryptic. From what I understand, Kylian wanted to join, so this appears to be a sanction. It seems related to the previous gathering where he claimed an injury but then played with Real Madrid and took a trip to Sweden.”
Lizarazu questions Mbappé’s readiness for captaincy
Lizarazu further elaborated on Téléfoot, noting, “Didier didn’t appreciate that sequence of events and wanted to make that clear. However, this doesn’t mean that Mbappé is being sidelined permanently. The message needed to be delivered.” He continued, expressing doubts about Mbappé’s psychological readiness for his role. “Is he mentally prepared to be the captain of the French team?” Lizarazu pondered. “There’s a lot of discourse about mental health right now, and I feel he isn’t in the right state to lead. To be captain, you need to be focused on others, confident, and calm. Currently, he’s not, and the burden is too heavy for him,” concluded the 1998 World Cup champion.
