Video: Deschamps annoyed by Mbappé questions: "Leave him alone!"
Mbappé's future up in the air
In the press conference before the Nations League match against Austria, national coach Didier Deschamps was once again asked about Kylian Mbappé's future. The superstar's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in 2022, and there are rumors that he wants to leave the club."I won't talk about that," Deschamps said curtly. "Kylian is a very good player, but he is also young. He has a lot of potential, but he still has a lot to learn. I don't want to put any pressure on him. Please leave him alone."
Deschamps: "Mbappé is not a machine"
The French coach then went on to praise Mbappé's qualities, but also emphasized that he is not a machine. "Kylian is a very talented player, but he is also human," Deschamps said. "He needs time to rest and recover. He can't play every game at 100%. We have to manage him carefully."
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Mbappé. However, it seems clear that Deschamps wants to protect his young star from the pressure of the media and the public.
