Thursday, November 14, 2024

Upamecano: Mbappe shown ´lack of gratitude´ in latest France omission

SoccerNews in General Soccer News 12 Nov 2024

14 Views

Dayot Upamecano believes a “lack of gratitude” has been shown towards France team-mate Kylian Mbappe after his latest omission from Les Blues’ Nations League squad.

Mbappe was not included for France’s upcoming fixtures against Israel and Italy as a “one off”, according to Didier Deschamps.

The France captain also missed Les Bleus’ last two matches, being rested despite his return to fitness in time for the October international break, with Mbappe coming under scrutiny for his absence.

The 25-year-old played the duration of Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna at the weekend, but was unable to find the target for the fourth game in a row.

Mbappe has netted six goals in 11 LaLiga appearances since his move from Paris Saint-Germain, but has underperformed his season’s expected goals (xG) total by 2.04.

He has also scored 48 goals in 86 outings for his nation, along with helping them claim the 2018 World Cup and 2020-21 Nations League title.

Despite the recent speculation about Mbappe’s absence from the side, Upamecano leapt to the defence of his team-mate and is hopeful for a swift return to the France set-up.

“Am I worried [about Mbappe]? No. You can’t forget what he’s done for the France national team. We lack a bit of gratitude towards him,” Upamecano said.

“I hope to see him again quickly. You can’t forget that he is our captain.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SoccerNews

Soccernews.com is news blog for soccer with comprehensive coverage of all the major leagues in Europe, as well as MLS in the United States. In addition we offer breaking news for transfers and transfer rumors, ticket sales, betting tips and offers, match previews, and in-depth editorials.

You can follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/soccernews.com or Twitter: @soccernewsfeed.

SHARE OR COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE

WE RECOMMEND

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This field is required *

Join the conversation!

or Register

Live Scores

advertisement

Betting Guide Advertisement

advertisement

Become a Writer
More More
Top