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

Deschamps described the decision as a " huge mistake " and questioned Rabiot's emotional maturity.

The player who famously rejected France's standby list in 2018 is .

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