Didier Deschamps explains the choice of Kylian Mbappe as captain of the Blues

The coach of the France team notably explained his choice to appoint Kylian Mbappé as the new captain of the Blues. The PSG striker will have the heavy responsibility of taking over from Hugo Lloris in this crucial role with the A.

“I chose Kylian, absolutely, reacted Didier Deschamps. I am in an internal logic and in relation to Kylian too, and the retirement of Hugo (Lloris) and Raphaël (Varane). It is also in line with what is happening on the ground, internally. And what I expect during this internship and in the future. So obviously, the captain is not alone. That’s been the case with Hugo all these years. Raphaël was vice-captain and there are executive players who are relays. Kylian ticks all the boxes to have this added responsibility.”

“Kylian is between two generations, he started very early. But I didn’t choose him for that but for what he represents internally and on the pitch. I’m not into the symbol. If it had been Antoine (Griezmann), it wouldn’t have been because he’s old or whatever. Both can be. The past is behind us, a lot of good things have been achieved. We’re starting a new chapter, with new players .”