The coach of the French national team has made his decision in the absence of Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, the usual captain. Aurelien Tchouameni, a Real Madrid midfielder and Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s teammate, will wear the armband during the match against Israel on Thursday at 20:45 in Budapest as part of the League of Nations.<\/p>\n
Didier Deschamps has become less inclined to feign during his public statements. He visibly shows annoyance during press conferences and no longer hides his frustration with certain questions. However, he must have anticipated that the appointment of a new captain in Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s absence would require explanations, especially since several players appeared to be legitimate candidates for the role.
\nThe suspense was resolved on Wednesday morning, just before the game against Israel, when Aurelien Tchouameni was selected to take the armband, ahead of Mike Maignan, another strong contender. \u201cI believe he has the profile to take on this responsibility,\u201d Deschamps stated, emphasizing Tchouameni\u2019s experience and strong character as he establishes himself as an undisputed starter in the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis appointment should not change his game, but it is an additional step for him,\u201d Deschamps added, trying to acknowledge the other candidates for the captaincy. \u201cHe is not alone; other players also have leadership qualities, like Mike (Maignan), Ibou (Konat\u00e9), and Jules (Kound\u00e9).\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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