Kylian Mbappé is now prioritizing winning the Ballon d’Or, putting his national team commitments on the back burner and telling coach Didier Deschamps he will only play in “important” international matches.
Reports indicate that Mbappé’s decision could strain his relationship with French fans, as he’s focusing more on his club career and reducing national team appearances.
Mbappé opted out of the October French national team fixtures due to injury concerns. According to French media, he’s informed Deschamps that he will only participate in crucial matches. With the increasing number of games players face, the forward is keen on maintaining his physical condition for Real Madrid, potentially causing friction with the national team.
Real Madrid approved a break for the player, during which Swedish media reported Mbappé was seen at a party in Stockholm. The club confirmed that this break was pre-arranged.
