Mbappé is France's usual captain while Griezmann, who surprisingly announced the end of his international career last month, was the vice-captain. Together, they led France to the 2018 World Cup title and were Deschamps' most influential players in recent years.

Kylian Mbappé’s (25) absence from Didier Deschamps’ most recent France squad certainly raised a few eyebrows. The France captain has only just recovered from an injury and was only fit enough to

Ibrahima Konate has suggested he could replace Kylian Mbappe as France captain and said he cannot understand fans booing the striker.

France coach Didier Deschamps left Mbappe out of the squad he announced on Oct 3, saying that he lacked preparation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

To the surprise of many, Kylian Mbappé (25) was omitted from the most recent France squad ahead of UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium. Speaking at the unveiling of his squad,

France manager Didier Deschamps has been taken by surprise by Kylian Mbappe's swift return from injury for Real Madrid, having left him out his squad for the upcoming international break

France football team captain Kylian Mbappe is under fire for skipping upcoming national team matches against Israel and Belgium while being available for the Spanish club Real Madrid. According to Reuters,

PARIS (Reuters) -France captain Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in his home country for skipping their upcoming Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while being available to play for Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel and Belgium to aid his recovery from a thigh injury.