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While he appeared to be the favorite to wear the captain’s armband during the Blues’ next two matches, Mike Maignan could overshadow Kylian Mbappé.
The absence of Kylian Mbappé at the France team gathering continues to be talked about. Many criticisms have been raining down on the Madrid player since the announcement of the list by Didier Deschamps and especially his tenure with Real Madrid on Saturday against Villarreal. And for many, this sequence is not worthy of a captain.
As a result of the absence of Kylian Mbappé at this gathering and the international retirement of Antoine Griezmann, the Blues will also have to find a new captain for the two matches against Israel and Belgium. And if Didier Deschamps maintains the suspense, several players emerge to fill the interim role.
Does Mike Maignan risk overshadowing Kylian Mbappé?
“There are a few players who have the profile, Ibrahima Konaté confided to this effect at a press conference on Tuesday. Whether it’s me, Mike (Maignan), Jules (Koundé) and Aurél (Tchouameni), maybe. » But according to RMC Sport, there are only three in the balance: Jules Koundé, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Ibrahima Konaté. Mike Maignan would ultimately no longer enter the equation.
The Milan goalkeeper, however, appeared to be the big favorite to inherit the armband. Consequence of his remarkable speaking out after the defeat conceded against Italy and his aura among his teammates. So many elements that made him a potential vice-captain. However, Didier Deschamps would not be convinced. And some argue that the French coach fears that the Blues goalkeeper will overshadow Kylian Mbappé…
The suspense should be quickly lifted since Didier Deschamps should announce the name of his captain this Wednesday during the press conference before the match.
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