Mbappé captain of the France team, did Deschamps make the right choice?

It’s now official, Kylian Mbappé is the new captain of the France team at just 24 years old. A decision taken by Didier Deschamps, who had other choices. The coach of the Blues could have entrusted the captain’s armband to Antoine Griezmann, present in the selection since 2014. So in your opinion, did Deschamps make the right choice?

The successor toHugo Lloris is known. Didier Deschamps has decided to entrust the captain’s armband to Kylian Mbappe. A pride for the star of the PSG. “ Putting aside the responsibilities, it is above all a kif. I was very happy when he told me. It’s a new responsibility. I’m going to assume it naturally, I’m not going to put any pressure on myself. I will face this ordeal with great kindness. declared Mbappé at a press conference on Friday.

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Deschamps justifies his decision

Also present in front of the journalists, Didier Deschamps justified his decision with Mbappe. ” The decision, I made it Monday evening. It’s falling into place, Kylian (Mbappé) has been there for a while, he won’t be alone, like Hugo (Lloris) was not alone. Antoine (Griezmann) is vice-captain. It falls into place naturally, the most important thing for Kylian is that it’s not an extra weight. It’s a logic. It is up to him, with the others, in this notion of collective, to bring this group towards the objective: the Euro” confided the coach, who was not lacking in choice.

Griezmann angered by this decision

Didier Deschamps has long hesitated with Antoine Griezmannpresent among Blues since 2014. “I spoke with Antoine because he was disappointed and that’s understandable. I told him that in his place I might have had the same reaction. said Mbappe in front of journalists. It must be said that the Atlético player would have digested this news very badly, to the point of considering retiring from international football.

Other players could have done the trick

Other players have the profile to ensure the succession ofHugo Lloris. Locker Room Veteran, Olivier Giroud (36 years old) does not intend to stop his career and could have applied. Problem, the scorer of A.C. Milan is not guaranteed to occupy a starting position, in particular due to competition from Randal Kolo Muani. A player like Adrien Rabiot was also cited.

So after hearing Kylian Mbappé at a press conference, do you think Deschamps made the right decision? To your votes.