Six months after his last appearance in the French team, Kylian Mbappé found the Blues at the same time as his captain's armband. On the occasion of the double confrontation in March against Croatia, in the quarterfinals of the League of Nations, the Real Madrid striker was able to put his paw on the group. For Bixente Lizarazu, the return of the Bondynois was beneficial for the group of Didier Deschamps. And regardless of criticism against the tricolor offensive.
The 1998 and European world champion 2000 with France was present this Sunday on the set of
“Telefoot”. After the broadcast of a sequence showing Kylian Mbappé in full chat in particular against his teammates, Bixente Lizarazu spoke of this famous comeback.
“A captain can be found. For six months, we did not see it in the France team. But in any case, for those who still find all the faults of the world, by bad faith, we see how involved in this French team. »»
Kylian Mbappé enjoys a successful shot during the 2025 nation league quarter -final between France and Croatia.
For the consultant TF1the Blues can logically be delighted to have recovered their attacker.
“We see his speech, he is so clear and determined. But already in the first leg, he was determined by attitude. And then even before the match, to warm up too. So it really corresponds to what I could see by Kylian Mbappé in his return with the French team. »»
A chance for Didier Deschamps
And Bixente Lizarazu to conclude, placing himself on the side of the coach: “It is very important for Didier Deschamps to have a support like him. »» If he did not score in the game against the Croats, Kylian Mbappé did not skimp on the efforts during the return match at the Stade de France.
Qualified for the Final Four of the League of Nations, the Blues will now face Spain. An opponent of a caliber still higher than that of Croatia. The match is scheduled for June 5 and will take place in the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. The French team will need a large Kylian Mbappé to beat the European champions.
