Didier Deschamps gave some insight into Kylian Mbappé's recent poor form when speaking to the media after France's goalless draw with Israel.
Mbappé's absence cast a large shadow over Les Bleus in France's first UEFA Nations League match of the November international break. Deschamps's side could only collect one point against an Israel team that had lost its four prior matches. The underwhelming result marked the first time France failed to score since July 5.
Had Mbappé been on the pitch, the match could have very well gone differently. Except the Real Madrid man was left out of France's squad for the final international action of the calendar year.
"It's a fact that [Mbappé] is in a difficult situation," Deschamps told broadcaster TF1 after France's clash with Israel. "Obviously, he is going through a period which is not the happiest of his career."
