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Initially injured for three weeks, Kylian Mbappé returned to the field in Lille in the Champions League this Wednesday. A difficult return for the French international striker, not really in his legs and who did not really weigh on the LOSC defense. While his presence in the France group for the Blues’ next two matches had been considered, the Real Madrid star was left to rest by Didier Deschamps who justified his choice at a press conference this Thursday. More to make him breathe psychologically than physically.
“Mbappé? There are no concerns about his commitment, I spoke with him several times during the last gatherings, but through the words he was able to use, the interpretation of each other… There was different interpretations, but during the last gathering, Kylian was not in the best psychological condition for different reasons. Obviously, the fact that he is in Madrid with high expectations plays a role. But I don’t have the slightest doubt about his involvement.» With the definitive departure of Antoine Griezmann, the entire offensive animation of the Blues will have to be reviewed for the two matches against Israel and Belgium…
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