France's Standby List In 2018 Вќњ ... — He Rejected

Deschamps had notably selected Sevilla's Steven Nzonzi over Rabiot for the final squad, which was seen as a major factor in the player's frustration. 🔄 Reconciliation & Recent Form

After being left out of the final 23-man squad for the , the then-23-year-old midfielder emailed manager Didier Deschamps to request his removal from the 11-man reserve list. Rabiot argued that he would not be able to follow the required training program sent to standby players. ⚽ The Controversy He rejected France's standby list in 2018 вќЊ ...

The French Football Federation (FFF) condemned the move, stating he had "sanctioned himself alone." He was exiled from the national team for over two years following the incident. Deschamps had notably selected Sevilla's Steven Nzonzi over