Kylian Mbappe was subbed off before the penalty shootout (Picture: Getty)
Didier Deschamps has explained why he subbed off Kylian Mbappe during France’s tense Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Portugal.
‘Kylian, he was tired,’ Deschamps said. ‘Physically, it was not an easy match.
‘I saw him struggling in extra-time, it was no use even if he would have been a penalty taker.
‘He’s always been honest with me and the group. It seemed normal to me to bring in some freshness.’
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