Kylian Mbappé will be represented by a veteran player at the French national team’s press conference, as reported by Tagesspiegel. Coach Didier Deschamps explained the reasoning behind the decision, emphasizing that he wants to spare Mbappé the stress of travel. The superstar should be able to focus entirely on the game.
Deschamps continues to place the role of top favorite on his team’s shoulders. The coach sees France as one of the title contenders but warns against overconfidence. The French enter the tournament with high expectations.
The measure shows how much Deschamps cares about the fitness and freshness of his key players. Mbappé is the team’s most important attacker and is expected to show his class during the tournament. Skipping press duties is part of a carefully planned workload management.
France is considered one of the favorites for the World Cup title. The team around Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann possesses enormous individual quality. Deschamps relies on a mix of experience and youthful dynamism.
Source: www.tagesspiegel.de
