EDF: Didier Deschamps prefers Mbappé to number 9

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

While the French scorer still delivered a fairly dull performance against Spain in the semi-finals of the League of Nations, the Place de Kylian Mbappé at the forefront of the Blues' attack is increasingly questioned, in particular with the emergence of Ousmane Dembélé in false 9 in Paris. Asked about the subject, Didier Deschamps reiterated his confidence in his captain, whom he always considers as the best possible choice in this position.

“He is used to playing in this positioning where he is very effective, he is not top European scorer for nothing, no one has scored more goals than him. He played all season in the axis. He does not have the register of Giroud but I consider that it is the best position for him and for us it is the axis ”explained the former manager of Olympique de Marseille at a press conference this Saturday.