Kylian Mbappe: Dayot Upamecano expresses that France shows a certain lack of appreciation for their ‘significant’ captain following his recent exclusion.

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In a remarkable turn of events, Dayot Upamecano has voiced his concerns regarding the perceived lack of gratitude towards Kylian Mbappe, as the French forward continues to be absent from the national squad. The Real Madrid star, who has been a pivotal figure for Les Bleus, has found himself sidelined, prompting Upamecano to step up in support of his teammate.

French manager Didier Deschamps has described the decision to exclude Mbappe as a “one-off,” yet he has refrained from providing further clarification on the matter. This absence comes on the heels of Mbappe missing the Nations League matches in October, following a recent injury.

“I don’t think it’s a cause for concern,” Upamecano stated firmly. “We mustn’t forget what Kylian has done for the French team. We lack a bit of gratitude towards him, and I hope to see him again very soon.”

The mental aspect of the game is crucial, according to the France defender. “We’re human beings, and the mental aspect is very important for us as footballers. I won’t go into details, but as I said, he’s our captain, and I hope he’ll be back with us soon. He’s very important to us.”

Despite his illustrious career, Mbappe has struggled to find his form this season since his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid. He has managed to score just once in his last seven appearances across all competitions, including a disappointing performance in the recent 4-0 Clasico defeat to Barcelona.

With an impressive tally of 48 goals in 86 appearances for France, Upamecano remains optimistic about Mbappe’s return to international duty. “He is a great player, also a friend, and I know what he is capable of,” he added. “I hope he will be back and I hope he will have the armband as soon as he is back.”

Mbappe’s last outing for France was in September, where he came off the bench in a 2-0 victory over Belgium. When questioned about his decision to omit Mbappe from the squad for the second consecutive time, Deschamps remarked, “I had several exchanges with him. I thought about it and made this decision about this gathering. I think it’s better like this. I’m not going to argue.”

“It’s a one-off choice for this gathering with the two matches awaiting us. It’s my decision, it’s better that way. I can understand that this is not enough for you, but I am not going to get into an argument that leads to interpretations. I don’t want to tell you more. I take responsibility for this decision.”

As the football world watches closely, the hope remains that Kylian Mbappe will soon return to the pitch, ready to showcase his undeniable talent once again.