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Coach Didier Deschamps has chosen Kylian Mbappé to replace Hugo Lloris as captain of the Blues. A new status for the player, who signs a new era for the team, awaiting their Euro 2024 qualifying match against the Netherlands on Friday March 24.
He doesn’t wear the captain’s armband yet, but he already has the attitude. During the first gathering of the Blues of the year, Monday March 20, Kylian Mbappé arrived as the leader. After Hugo Lloris retired from international football, coach Didier Deschamps chose him to succeed him, after prolonging the suspense.
A “remarkable” captain
World champion at 19, top scorer of the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé imitates his predecessor, Michel Platini, who became captain of the Blues at 24. Fans abound: “He is young, full of talent, he federates (…) It’s perfect”launches a passerby. “He has a certain charisma, a certain longevity in sports performance“, observes a fan. “I think he represents France, he is remarkable on the pitch”, says another. His captaincy must be announced before the next match of the Blues against the Netherlands, as part of the qualifications for Euro 2024.
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