Liverpool player sides with Kylian Mbappe over Didier Deschamps spat
By Kian Long
Speaking to the media about Kylian Mbappe's admission from the France team, a Liverpool player has sided with the Real Madrid star, not the France manager Didier Deschamps.
Kylian Mbappe is not involved with the France national team for this month's international break. It is not believed to be through injury, as Kylian Mbappe is influenced by the ongoing tensions between him and Didier Deschamps.
Of course, this only adds to the grudging feeling that Kylian Mbappe has not had the best start to life with Real Madrid. Before he came here, he was a high-flying superstar. Now, he is arguably at the worst point of his career to date.
However, the France national team stands with Kylian Mbappe. He might not be there, but the players have not forgotten about him.
Liverpool player sides with Kylian Mbappe over Didier Deschamps spat
Speaking to the media, Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate said that he hopes to see Kylian Mbappe back soon, and indicated that the Real Madrid star is very important to France.
In his own words, Konate said: “We must not forget what Kylian did for the French team. We lack a little recognition towards him. I hope to see him again very soon, because he is very important to us.”
It is certainly true that Kylian Mbappe is important to France. In fact, this feels like a complete understatement, if anything. Without Mbappe, France are not near the level they could be.
Kylian Mbappe is not the best player in the world. However, he is one of them within that calibre. As the old saying goes, 'form is temporary, class is permanent.'
People are quick to jump to assumptions. It is definitely not the case that Kylian Mbappe is finished. In fact, his Real Madrid career is only just getting started. Under the right mentorship, he will return to the same electrifying attacker we all know and remember.
Hopefully, Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps fix whatever issue it is that they have. From Real Madrid's perspective, it is in their best interest for the players to have a great relationship with their national team. Not only does it boost morale, but also player profiles.
After the November international break, Kylian Mbappe will be eager to kick on with Real Madrid. Los Blancos face Leganes, then that huge match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.