After exchange with Deschamps
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After a six -month break, France’s national coach Didier Deschamps are back on Superstar Kylian Mbappé as the captain after a six -month break. In the duels against Croatia on March 20 and 23, the exceptional striker was the captain, confirming Deschamps when the squad was presented: “I spoke to him, we exchanged ourselves, I confirm what I said to you a few weeks ago – yes, he will be captain.”
Mbappé had been absent after weak appearances since October at Les Bleus. “He has the right to have a phase in which he is not doing so well,” Deschamps said a few weeks ago and since Mbappé’s return as captain already announced in March. Mbappé had come under pressure away from the square last October because after a Sweden’s trip by the striker, local media reported rape investigations. However, these were discontinued in December due to lack of evidence.
Of the 32 Bundesliga legionnaires, only two Bayern professionals made it into the France squad: Defender Dayot Upamecano (26) and striker Michael Olise (23). Kingsley Coman (28), on the other hand, to Désiré Doué (19), who was nominated for the first time. The flexible offensive player, who switched from Stade Rennes to PSG for 50 million euros in summer, has recently fought for a regular place in the Paris Starsemble and comes to 19 scorers in 38 games.
“It is interesting for us what he does,” said Deschamps. “He has the advantage that he can be used in many ways in attack and midfield. If I take Désiré with me, not to welcome him. ” The France coach, on the other hand, has to forego veteran N’Golo Kanté (33, al-afterihad), which fails with muscular problems.