The international break is just around the corner, and starting next week, players will leave their clubs to join their national teams.
Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan as usual, will be France’s starter, but this time he could play an even more important role.
According to reports from RMC Sport, the 1995-born player is the favourite to inherit the captain’s armband for the two Nations League matches (against Israel and Belgium) from Kylian Mbappe, who was not called up.
Antoine Griezmann’s withdrawal from national team duties, as vice-captain, opens up a question in France.
Despite his 24 appearances since 2019 (initially as Hugo Lloris' backup), which do not make him the player with the most caps (Dembele, Digne, Kounde, Tchouameni, and Theo Hernandez all have over 30), the former Lille player is at the top of the list due to his leadership skills.
Other contenders include Dayot Upamecano, Ousmane Dembele, Ibrahima Konate, and Aurelien Tchouameni, as relayed via Milan Press.
