Kylian Mbappe’s unexpected return to the pitch in Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal has caused a stir within the French national team, particularly with head coach Didier Deschamps. The forward was recovering from a thigh injury. Thus, Deschamps left him out of France’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium. All this, with the mutual understanding that rest was necessary for his recovery. However, just days after sitting out the matches, Mbappe returned to action. Worse still, manager Carlo Ancelotti included him in Real Madrid’s starting XI, raising concerns and confusion in the French camp.
Deschamps had personally discussed the situation with the striker prior to announcing the squad for France‘s crucial Nations League fixtures. The consensus was that the injury required a significant rest period, likely around three weeks. Deschamps and the French medical team felt that Mbappe needed more time to regain full fitness. Especially considering his role as the team’s captain and one of their key players.
However, Mbappe’s return in under nine days shocked Deschamps. Apparently, Diario AS claim that he expected his star forward to sit out longer to ensure a complete recovery. This rapid comeback saw the striker feature against Villarreal for 70 minutes. Nonetheless, it contradicted the advice initially agreed upon by both the French and Real Madrid medical teams.
Mbappe medical mishap or club-country conflict?
The crux of the confusion lies in the coordination—or lack thereof—between the medical departments of the French national team and Real Madrid. After Mbappe was substituted during the Champions League defeat to Lille, Deschamps concluded that the player was not in optimal condition. In fact, the 26-year-old required further rest to avoid aggravating his hamstring issue. France’s coaching staff had monitored his recovery closely, believing that he would miss the upcoming…
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Publish date : 2024-10-06 22:36:44
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