Kylian Mbappé's situation has sparked numerous rumors and speculation, both at Real Madrid and in the French national team. The French striker wasn't drafted for his national team's last international matches, which sparked various theories about the reasons for his absence.
The Cadena COPE Theory
Rubén Martín, a journalist from COPE's El Partidazo, stressed that Mbappé 's problem is not only related to his physical form, but also to his mental state.
The journalist explained that, according to reports from French media such as L'Équipe, the player could be going through a difficult time psychologically. "I don't know if you've read it, but L'Équipe published that he is not mentally well," said Martín, alluding to a possible emotional block that could be influencing his sporting performance.
This mental aspect could be the reason why Kylian Mbappé hasn't been drafted by Didier Deschamps, the French coach. According to Martin, the coach could be trying to protect the player, giving him space to overcome his emotional difficulties without the pressure of the national team.
Didier Deschamps' decision
Kylian Mbappé's absence from France's latest squad was seen by many as a precautionary measure. Didier Deschamps has reportedly decided not to draft the striker for international matches in order to prevent his situation from worsening.
Martín and the presenter Juanma Castaño agreed that the mental health of footballers is an increasingly important factor in elite sport. Castaño even added that Deschamps' decision could have been taken to avoid further emotional strain on Mbappé.
These kinds of situations, where a player doesn't openly show his emotional difficulties, are difficult for both coaches and fans. Mbappé has always been known for his great professionalism and for keeping his personal problems away from the public eye, which makes the situation even more difficult to understand.
The impact on his performance at Real Madrid
In addition to his absence from France, Mbappé's performances for Real Madrid have also been the subject of debate. Although he remains one of the most outstanding players in world soccer, some critics have noted fluctuations in his level of play.
Compared to his first few seasons at the club, the French striker hasn't shown the same consistency in his performances. This has raised questions about whether his emotional problems are affecting his game.
Ruben Martin has suggested that Mbappe's lack of continuity and apparent discomfort on the field could be linked to his mental state. However, this can't be confirmed without an official statement from the player or his entourage, which keeps the door open to speculation.