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Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappé's leadership as France captain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappé's leadership as France captain

Summary

France manager Didier Deschamps spoke highly of Kylian Mbappé's performance as the national team's captain during an interview with M6. Deschamps emphasized that Mbappé has successfully taken over the leadership role from Hugo Lloris and described him as a 'real leader'. Despite facing scrutiny in both France and Spain, Deschamps expressed his satisfaction with Mbappé's contributions on and off the pitch. The Real Madrid forward has previously been criticized for prioritizing his club commitments over international duty, but Deschamps remains supportive of his captaincy.

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By the Numbers

•Deschamps praised Mbappé's leadership qualities during an interview on June 15.
•Mbappé succeeded Hugo Lloris as France captain after Lloris' retirement.
•The former PSG attacker faces scrutiny for his commitment to international duty.
•Deschamps expressed confidence in what Mbappé offers to the team.

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In an interview with M6, France manager Didier Deschamps was asked about the role that Kylian Mbappé (27) plays as captain of Les Bleus after taking the role from Hugo Lloris (39) following his reti...
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