French team: Varane or Mbappe, Lloris calls his successor to the captain’s armband

Who will wear the French captain’s armband on Friday 24 March at the Stade de France for the Netherlands reception? Didier Deschamps’ decision still has a few long weeks to mature, be accepted and announced, but in any case, this is one of the questions that 70 million French coaches undoubtedly asked themselves when an international tournament was announced. resignation of Hugo Lloris.

Captain non-stop since 2010, wearing an armband with the Blues for over 12 years, the newly retired international gave a big interview this Sunday morning to Telefut, who spoke in detail about his career with the Blues and, in particular, about this captaincy bandage. “We can only be grateful for the choice of then coach Laurent Blanc,” he rewinds. And trust me, this headband has weight! (laughs) It was worn by very big players. »

What about his successor? Like many, Hugo Lloris has an idea and two natural candidates emerge. “A player like Raphael Varane can claim the title of captain,” he thinks in the first place. Experienced player, 29, and third in scoring (97), still active behind Giroud (120) and Griezmann (117).

But another candidate is clearly identified: “There is a player who is gaining momentum at all levels. On the pitch, off the pitch, even in terms of group life and dressing room life, this is Kylian Mbappé. He has started to take on a new role in the team and I think we need that as a team. At 24, the Parisian has shown himself to be a leader both on and off the pitch. “Whatever the choice, we will be completely behind,” concludes Lloris.