French superstar Kylian Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, is set to break his silence in an exclusive interview on Sunday.
The 25-year-old forward has been away from the international scene having missed his last two holidays with the French national team, and is also facing difficulties at club level with Real Madrid.
French coach at international level Didier Deschamps He said Mbappé was not in the “best psychological state” when he last played for the national team in September.
It remains unclear why the former Paris Saint-Germain star remains absent from Les Bleus’ set-up after a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign on an individual level.
However, Deschamps clarified that Mbappé’s absence from the squad in November was not for non-sporting reasons, a reference to the ongoing investigation into which Mbappé is accused of rape. .
At club level, Mbappé has struggled to live up to high expectations since joining. real madrid. Although he has scored 10 goals since joining, the Frenchman missed a crucial penalty in the UEFA Champions League. liverpool And in La Liga athletic club earlier this week.
Mbappé is scheduled to speak on the program “Clique”, which will be broadcast in this context. canal plusFrance Sunday night at 7:30 p.m.
In a video shared on social media, the France captain hinted at why he was interviewed, saying: “When you become a star, people have to talk about you even if you don’t talk about them. “I’ll speak for you,” he said. There’s something every day that I haven’t told anyone about. ”
This interview will be an opportunity for Mbappe to address the ongoing challenges he faces both at club and international level as he seeks to regain form and confidence.