Didier Deschamps has decided. After the international retirement of his captain Hugo Lloris, then that of Raphaël Varane (vice-captain), the coach had to choose the player to whom to entrust the captain’s armband of the Blues. Quickly, two names came out of the hat. Indeed, Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann were the two natural candidates. Offensive leader of the Habs, the first city embodies the future. He is also a player who does not feel pressure, likes responsibilities and knows how to speak up when necessary.
In competition with Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann also had arguments in his favor. Appreciated unanimously in the group, which has not always been the case with Bondy’s crack, the Atlético player is an experienced player. With 117 caps on the clock, the Atlético de Madrid player is a very important element in the eyes of Didier Deschamps. A coach who used it in 74 games in a row with the Blues. A record!
Disappointed
Despite this, DD decided to entrust the captaincy to Kylian Mbappé. A decision announced yesterday to the group, which had arrived during the day at Clairefontaine. A choice that was understood by the players. However, this decision could have serious consequences for Antoine Griezmann. Indeed, L’Equipe explains that the Madrid native is thinking very seriously about his international future. It was inevitably impacted by the retirements of several executives, including Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda and Raphaël Varane. The long absence in selection of his great friend Paul Pogba also weighs on him.
Although he is still close to some players in the team, notably Olivier Giroud, Griezmann would feel less surrounded. Its benchmarks would no longer be the same, always specifies the French daily.
This gathering will therefore be crucial for the Habs, who are asking questions about their international future…