Kylian Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s future as captain of the French national team is being questioned after Didier Deschamps sidelined him for France\u2019s upcoming matches against Israel and Italy. Despite Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s expressed desire to play, the coach decided to leave him out, suggesting that it was in the team\u2019s best interest. Some have speculated that this absence could be a form of punishment, possibly linked to Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s decision to refuse joining the team last October.<\/p>\n
The question now arises: Could Mbapp\u00e9 lose the captain\u2019s armband for good when he returns to the squad in March? Having taken over as captain after Hugo Lloris\u2019 retirement post-2022 World Cup, Mbapp\u00e9 has faced scrutiny about whether the responsibility is too much for him. Some critics have raised doubts about his ability to lead, with former French international Bixente Lizarazu questioning whether he is psychologically ready to shoulder the burden of the role.<\/p>\n
Lizarazu, speaking on T\u00e9l\u00e9foot, said: \u201cIs he psychologically ready to be captain? The captaincy requires being focused on others, possessing serenity and authority\u2014traits that he doesn\u2019t always seem to have.\u201d Pierre Bouby, speaking on La Cha\u00eene L\u2019Equipe, also commented on Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s behavior since becoming captain, suggesting that his recent decisions\u2014like refusing to join the national team\u2014raise concerns. \u201cWhen a captain is at 100% but chooses not to come, it creates a problem, especially when he takes control and Didier Deschamps seems to follow his lead,\u201d Bouby said.<\/p>\n
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Mbapp\u00e9 will retain his leadership role with the Blues or if the armband will pass to another player.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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