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Didier Deschamps reacts to Kylian Mbappe's nightclub visit as Real Madrid star heads to Sweden during France absence

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<p>Deschamps denied that there was any animosity between him and Mbappe despite the star being <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-sweden-nightclub-france-israel-international-duty/bltc9929416556cfe1b" target="_blank">spotted in a Swedish nightclub</a> on the same night as France's clash with Israel. Mbappe had been excluded from the French squad to recover from injury but drew attention with his appearance in the nightclub. Deschamps claims he was not aware Mbappe was away in Sweden.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Deschamps said: "I don’t follow the news of players who are not here, Kylian is following a programme with Real Madrid, I don’t know if he was away or not. Like any player for his club, he follows a programme. If players have days off, they are free to do what they want."</p>

WHAT DESCHAMPS SAID

<p>Mbappe was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/carlo-ancelotti-kylian-mbappe-injury-update-real-madrid-lille/blt5f039c797f18745c" target="_blank">sidelined with a thigh injury after sustaining it in Madrid's 3-2 win over Alaves</a> in La Liga. The forward was expected to be out of action for a couple of weeks, although he returned ahead of schedule to play against Villarreal, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-star-left-out-france-squad-nations-league-ties/bltf4a635efc6906b9c" target="_blank">and was left out of France's squad</a>. The rumours of a rift come amid reports that Mbappe <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-cm/lists/kylian-mbappe-prioritises-ballon-dor-over-france-tells-didier-deschamps-play-important-matches/blt2b4d783cba389a62" target="_blank">only wanted to play in 'important' international fixtures</a> as he prioritises his efforts to win the Ballon d'Or.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mbappe will continue to rest during the international break. He'll be hoping to take part when Real Madrid take on Celta Vigo on October 19, before they take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League three days later.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Didier Deschamps reacts to Kylian Mbappe's nightclub visit as Real Madrid star heads to Sweden during France absence | Goal.com

France boss Didier Deschamps has played down the idea of a split between himself and his captain, Kylian Mbappe.

Didier Deschamps reacts to Kylian Mbappe&apos;s nightclub visit as Real Madrid star heads to Sweden during France absence