Mbappé gave explanations to Griezmann

The week for the French team has not been as calm as Didier Deschamps would have liked. The coach appointed Kylian Mbappé as the new captain last Monday and Griezmann, one of his most important players, felt disappointed and upset with the decision. Days later, the talented Bondy met with the Atlético de Madrid player to smooth things over and put the common good above all else.

According to information from L’Équipe, The PSG player had a meeting with Griezmann in which he explained that he “understood his disappointment after not being chosen captain”, but that he “counted on him” to be one of the main leaders of the new cycle of the French team. Mbappé considers that there are other players, including Grizou, who can also express leadership without wearing the bracelet.

After the conference, both kept smiling and left behind an episode that had called into question the international future of Griezmann. The top assistant in the history of the team is focused on Friday’s game against the NetherlandsHe does not contemplate, although he has thought about it, leaving France and his relationship with Mbappé, who also assured that his presence in the eleven is essential, is cordial.

Griezmann is one of the most important players for the French team in the last decade. He made his debut in 2014, catapulted his team to the final of the 2016 Euro Cup, won the 2018 World Cup being, possibly, the best soccer player in the tournament and also decided many games in the last World Cup in Qatar. Just because he doesn’t wear the captain’s armband doesn’t mean he isn’t a leader on the pitch.