Kylian Mbappe makes controversial France decision amid Ballon d'Or 2025 push

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Kylian Mbappe is said to have made a controversial decision about his France career that could invoke further fury
Mbappe was a conspicuous absentee in Didier Deschamps' side for October's games despite returning to full fitness
The Real Madrid forward was spotted at a nightclub in Sweden on the same night France beat Israel 4-1

Kylian Mbappe is bound to have a problem with French fans if the recent reports are anything to go by

Mbappe was left out of Les Bleus' games for this international window against Israel and Belgium in a bid to help him improve his match fitness.

Kylian Mbappe, France, UEFA Nations League, Real Madrid

He picked up a muscle injury last month but had since returned and played two games for Real Madrid.

The French captain was spotted at a nightclub in Stockholm on the same night his side beat Israel 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League, as reported by Swedish outlet Aftonbladet.

What Mbappe reportedly told Deschamps

Foot Mercato now reports that the former Paris Saint-Germain striker has informed his head coach, Didier Deschamps, of his intention to only play the 'important' matches for his country.

The report claims that Mbappe is wary of the increasing number of games and wants to reduce his workload to limit the chances of getting an injury.

Ballon d'Or 2025

It is understood that the 2018 World Cup winner is targeting next year's Ballon d'Or and wants to maintain his fitness throughout the season.

It will be interesting to see how Deschamps uses his captain for France's upcoming games. The European giants play Israel and Italy next month.

Real Madrid's next matches

Mbappe, meanwhile will be waiting for the return of club action where Real Madrid play Celta Vigo next weekend in La Liga before welcoming Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Afterwards, Mbappe might get his first taste of action in the El Clasico when they host Hansi Flick's Barcelona.