Kylian Mbappe Opens Up On Griezmann’s Reaction To France Captaincy

• A lot of headlines were made regarding Kylian Mbappe’s captaincy of the France national team going forward, especially when it regards Antoine Griezmann being in the squad.

• The Paris Saint Germain star opens up on his teammate in the France squad’s reaction.

• Mbappe admits how Griezmann must be feeling but accepts he is there to learn despite wearing the armband.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kylian Mbappe, French footballer and Paris Saint-Germain forward, has opened up about teammate Antoine Griezmann’s reaction to his captaincy snub by Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the Les Blues.

Mbappe was named as the new captain of the French national team following the retirement of Hugo Lloris, Karim Benzema, and Raphael Varane from international duty. Griezmann, the most capped player in Deschamps’ side, was expected to become the new skipper of France, but instead, he was named as the vice-captain.

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Mbappe recently spoke about the incident in a press conference transcribed by RMC Sport, saying that he had spoken to Griezmann and understood his disappointment.

Mbappe acknowledged that Griezmann is an important player during the Deschamps era and that he is not his hierarchical superior. He also stated that Griezmann and he would work hand in hand to allow their team to impose itself on a global level.

Mbappe further emphasized that if Griezmann has something to say to the group, he will sit down and listen, and no one should be shut out. “Everyone is free to express themselves,” Mbappe added.

Griezmann has been a crucial player for France in recent years, having scored seven goals in 26 appearances for his country. Despite his disappointment at not being named captain, Griezmann remains a vital part of the French squad and is expected to contribute significantly to their upcoming matches.

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The French national team has a busy schedule ahead, with their next match being a World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on March 27. France is currently in second place in their group, two points behind leaders Ukraine, and will be looking to secure a victory to maintain their position.

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