Didier Deschamps decided for his captain

This Thursday, Didier Deschamps revealed the list of 23 Blues selected during this October gathering during which France will face Israel (October 10) and Belgium (October 14). But the coach will have to do without his captain Kylian Mbappé, left to rest in Madrid after his injury, and Antoine Griezmann, who was his vice-captain before his international retirement.

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DD will therefore have to give the armband to another player. RMC Sport reveals that it is Mike Maignan who is favored by the staff. Although he has fewer caps than several teammates (he has 24 caps, editor’s note), the goalkeeper was Lloris’ understudy for a long time. A regular goalkeeper now, he has gained ground in the group, where his voice counts. During the last gathering, he did not hesitate to raise a rant in the locker room and make everyone face their responsibilities, especially Mbappé. Other elements like Dembélé, Tchouameni or Konaté can also occupy this role. But Maignan seems to be the one who will be chosen by the staff.