Didier Deschamps gave some insight into Kylian Mbappé's recent poor form when speaking to the media after France's goalless draw with Israel. Mbappé's absence cast a large shadow over Les Bleus in France's first UEFA Nations League match of the November international break.

Kylian Mbappe is facing tough times with Real Madrid and France. Find out what Deschamps revealed about his struggles.

Kylian Mbappe is going through “a difficult period” of struggles, said France boss Didier Deschamps, who left the forward out of his UEFA Nations League squad.

Kylian Mbappe will not feature for France this November international break as Les Bleus finish their UEFA Nations League campaign against Israel and Italy. After this next international fortnight, international soccer goes on pause until next March with a fresh slate ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup qualification for the French.

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has on Wednesday moved to defend Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé.This comes amid an ongoing inquest as to the reasoning behind the frontman’s

France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Didier Deschamps’s squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures. It is the second consecutive France squad that Mbappe has been left out of, after missing the October selection due to fitness concerts following a thigh injury.

According to a report from journalist Romain Molina, Real Madrid ace Kylian Mbappe is no longer interested in playing for France's national team (h/t Get French

France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form. After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker's absence from his squad.

Kylian Mbappe has had a difficult period since his move to Real Madrid in the summer as he has failed to deliver on expectations.The 25-year-old superstar has had his moments but has largely