EdF: Didier Deschamps chose the captain of the Blues against Iceland

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

EDF: Didier Deschamps drops two clues to his future

The withdrawal of Kylian Mbappé, usual captain of the France team, for the rest of the gathering had left some doubts about the player who would wear the armband against Iceland this Monday evening, but not for the coach of the Blues. Asked about this during the show TéléfootDidier Deschamps had not the slightest doubt when he announced the name of this new captain.

“The captain will therefore be absent tomorrow in Iceland, who will wear the armband? Mikereplied the French coach without hesitation, before adding. He took over when Kylian (Mbappé) left on Friday. » This will therefore be the first time that the 30-year-old goalkeeper, a French international on 35 occasions, will assume the role of captain from the start of the game.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.