Kylian Mbappé was not part of the Blues’ small victory in Azerbaijan on Sunday (1-3), three days later the qualification acquired by the French team for the 2026 World Cup. “ Mbappé still suffers from inflammation in his right ankle which requires examinations. He will perform them today in Madrid “, then justified the French Football Federation (FFF) in a press release. However, the person concerned did not go to Madrid and flew to Dubai to attend a padel tournament with friends.
A controversy in itself? No, if we are to believe the president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, who nevertheless trumpeted forcefully this Wednesday: “ Nobody is above the France team. The French team is above everything. » However, the senior leader clearly affirms his support for the captain of the French selection. “ Even if Kylian would have been there, he might not have even started the match, or he might not have even entered the field at all. So, for me, it’s a non-issue. »
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“ I would like to express all my support for Kylian Mbappé, because today, and this is not the first time that this has happened, he is the subject of a form of harassment on his private life which is still incredible. He is a boy who no longer has the ability today to be able to move around, to go out in public, to have activities like everyone else, due to his immense notoriety. », continues Philippe Diallo, relayed by L’Equipe journalist Etienne Moatti.
Xabi Alonso in agreement with Philippe Diallo
And to thunder even more: “ I saw that some people took photos of his tags on his luggage… Can we give him a little freedom and an ability to have a little oxygen in his life which is still extremely dense, in the hope that he will be at his best when we need him, that is to say for the World Cup? »
This Wednesday, Kylian Mbappé did not take part in Real Madrid training. Not because of his ankle inflammation – which clearly does not cause any concern for Merengue – but because it was agreed that the internationals – regardless of their playing time in the selection – would not return to work at Valdebebas before Friday. A measure desired by Xabi Alonso, who, like Philippe Diallo, recommends beaches “ oxygenation » for his players.
