Appointed captain of the France team by Didier Deschamps, Kylian Mbappé spoke for the first time in his new role facing the journalist.
In a press conference, before the match against the Netherlands this Friday (9:00 p.m.), he answered questions from journalists.
Asked about his new role, he first acknowledged that "
above all, it's a kif
" to be "
the captain of my country
" before addressing his relationship with Antoine Griezmann and the explanation that he had with the Atlético Madrid player.
Kylian Mbappé
: “
I spoke with Antoine because he was disappointed.
It's understandable.
I told him that in his place, I would have had the same reaction.
He is 32 years old, he was one of the best of the Didier Deschamps era.
I told him that I am not his superior.
He is respected and loved by the group.
You have to benefit from his experience.
We will be side by side.
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