Why Didier Deschamps subbed off Kylian Mbappe before France v Portugal penalty shootout at Euro 2024

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.France booked their place in the semi-finals in Germany with a penalty shootout victory over Portugal in Hamburg.Both teams created chances but penalties were required to separate the sides after 120 minutes of goalless action.France captain Mbappe was replaced by Bradley Barcola at half time