France vs Netherlands: Mbappe benched for crunch Euro 2024 clash
Boos ring out as Deschamps leaves star man on the bench
France boss Didier Deschamps has made the shock decision to bench Kylian Mbappe for his side's crucial Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands.
The match, which will be played in Paris, is a must-win for both teams, who are level on points at the top of Group D.
Mbappe, who is the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year, has been in fine form for France this season, scoring 12 goals in 15 appearances.
However, Deschamps has opted to leave him out of the starting line-up, with Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann preferred up front.
The decision has been met with boos from the home crowd, who were expecting to see Mbappe start the match.
It remains to be seen whether Deschamps' decision will backfire, but it is a bold move from the France boss.
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