[Sport] Deschamps: I am free in my decisions ... Mbabi is not a robot

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Didier Deschamps, the coach of the French national team, defended Kylian Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain striker, after the latter lost the Champions League title to Bayern Munich.

Deschamps said in statements in "Le Parisien" newspaper, today, Thursday: "As long as you do not achieve the required result, it is natural that you will be criticized because Mbappe, like Neymar, is an important and decisive player."

He continued: "Mbappe performed well and could have appeared at a better level, but he is not a robot. It must be taken into account that he was injured for a while, and quickly returned to participate in the semi-final and final matches."

The Roosters coach went on to talk about postponing the PSG and Lance match to September 10, saying: "I do not object to Saint Germain's desire to postpone the match."

He added, "But the league set this date, despite its knowledge of the international agenda and the team’s connection to a match on the 8th of the same month, it is impossible to play two high-level matches in less than 48 hours."

And he continued: "I put myself in the shoes of Thomas Tuchel, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, as he hopes Mbabbe and Kimbembe will not participate in the second match of the national team, while I am free in my decisions, it is disturbing and unfortunate, but it can be described with stronger words that I will keep for myself."

Deschamps added: "If I engage the players, I will be against PSG, and if I exclude them, I will do a favor to the Parisian club. All possibilities are possible, but they are embarrassing for both parties."

Deschamps appeared in support of the decision to reduce the number of the French League clubs to 18 teams, saying: "You can look at the major countries, and what they achieve. The German League competes with 18 teams, playing fewer matches and a long winter vacation."