Deschamps makes a big statement on Kylian Mbappe's captaincy; 'Mbappe is the one who...'

France manr Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappe to pick up arm band for France national side. Mbappe has been one of most sought-after young footballers who has alrey achieved a lot in his brief football career. Mbappe almost powered his country to ar World Cup title as despite his hat trick, France lost to Argentina in World Cup title in Qatar last year.

Didier Deschamps named potential France captainship candidate

France are in a transition phase as youngsters are taking mantle from senior players. likes of Raphael Varane, Hugo Lloris and Karim Benzema decided to hang up ir boots from international football following World Cup heartbreak and a void has been created when it comes to leership role.

Mbappe alrey lifted World Cup once at a very young and has temperament and skills to deliver on big st. Deschamps' contract was supposed to expire after World Cup but he put pen to paper on a new four-year contract and will be at helm of Les Bleus until 2026. On being asked wher he has any names in his mind for captainship role, French manr answered, "“I kw which players could be captain. But I’ll have to speak with m first.”

He n furr ded, "Kylian Mbappé is one who could be, of course. What he’s doing compared to ors at his is exceptional” – and is alrey among some of very best to have played for French national team."

He also outlined qualities why Mbappe should be one of candidates. “His maturity, his intelligence. He masters way he communicates perfectly, he speaks multiple langus. He has this unique ability to render very complicated things very simple. Some people say he is selfish in way he plays. I disagree. He has, along with or players, this capacity to make difference on his own. But he always does it for collective goal.”

It remains to be seen who will le team on pitch when French side takes on Nerlands in UEFA EURO Qualifiers later this month.