It is the second successive France squad from which the national team captain has been absent after he also missed the October double-header against Israel and Belgium.
"I have spoken with him and I have made the decision for this get-together because I think it is for the best," Deschamps told reporters at a press conference in Paris.
The 25-year-old Mbappé was rested for last month's matches in order to help him recover from a minor thigh injury suffered playing for Real.
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