Mbappé was also absent from the previous France gathering because of a minor thigh injury. This time he is not injured, but struggling with form.

Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé — despite Didier Deschamps' pleas to stop asking about his star.

The spotlight remains fixed on Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, even in his absence from the French national team.The 25-year-old was left out of the Les Bleus squad for their upcoming UEFA

Kylian Mbappe will not feature for France this November international break as Les Bleus finish their UEFA Nations League campaign against Israel and Italy. After this next international fortnight, international soccer goes on pause until next March with a fresh slate ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup qualification for the French.

France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Didier Deschamps’s squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures. It is the second consecutive France squad that Mbappe has been left out of, after missing the October selection due to fitness concerts following a thigh injury.

According to a report from journalist Romain Molina, Real Madrid ace Kylian Mbappe is no longer interested in playing for France's national team (h/t Get French