PARIS, March 19 — Kylian Mbappe’s reduced playing time with Paris St Germain in recent weeks could be good news for the France national team as it may keep him fresh for the...
Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier March 17, 2024. — Reuters picPARIS, March 19 — Kylian Mbappe’s reduced playing time with Paris St Germain in recent weeks could be good news for the France national team as it may keep him fresh for the European Championship and Olympic Games, manager Didier Deschamps said.
Asked about Mbappe’s game time, Deschamps told reporters yesterday: “It’s important to be physically fresh for a major competition. In any case, all the players will arrive at the end of the season feeling a little tired. France under-23 coach Thierry Henry said yesterday that Real had turned down a request to release players for the Games.