UNL 2024/25 : Kylian Mbappé dropped for Chelsea star in France squad
Kylian Mbappé has been excluded from France squad for the October international games in the latest list released by Didier Deschamps, with Christopher Nkunku making a return after a long absence.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé recently returned from a minor injury, which saw him miss the Madrid derby last weekend, and his cameo in the loss to Lille on Wednesday night has not convinced Deschamps of his fitness.
Nkunku, making his return to the national team after more than a year since his last appearance with came as a late substitute in a 1-0 win over Greece in June last year.
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UNL 2024/25 : Kylian Mbappé dropped for Christopher Nkunku
With Antoine Griezmann calling time on his international career earlier in the week, more opportunities will open up for players like Nkunku, who has not really had a consistent run of games with Les Bleus.
He has won only ten caps with France and turns 27 next month. The opportunities he awaits might just be here. Nkunku has started the season well at club level, scoring six goals in nine games so far for Chelsea. For Kylian Mbappé, he his return is just a matter of time.
Meanwhile Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has also been called up in the latest squad after his impressive start to the season with the club.
France take on Israel and Belgium later in the month.