Kylian Mbappé has been excluded from the French national team for the upcoming Nations League matches against Israel and Italy, as confirmed by coach Didier Deschamps.

Despite Mbappé's desire to participate, Deschamps stated that the decision was final, creating a tense atmosphere around the team.

Among the new additions are Nicolo Savona, Pietro Comuzzo, and Nicolo Rovella, all receiving their first call-ups to the national team.

Since transferring from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid, Mbappé's performances have been underwhelming, raising questions about his future with the national team.

Deschamps acknowledged that Mbappé is currently experiencing a dip in form, which has intensified scrutiny of his abilities.

His recent absence from the squad has sparked controversy, particularly as he played for Real Madrid shortly after being rested for international duty.

The squad for the upcoming matches features several new players, including goalkeepers Lucas Chevalier and Mike Maignan, alongside a mix of experienced and uncapped talents.

N'Golo Kanté and Adrien Rabiot have returned to the squad, bolstering the midfield in light of other players' absences.

This marks a significant moment for the French national team, as Mbappé has been a key player since his debut in 2017.

Deschamps aims to use Mbappé's exclusion to empower other players and maintain team dynamics as they prepare for crucial matches.

With France currently sitting second in their Nations League group, the upcoming matches are critical for their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Deschamps has not ruled out changes to the captaincy, indicating that future decisions will depend on player performances and team dynamics.