Deschamps: Mbappe is fully capable of being the captain, and Douai has a high talent

 9:34am, 5 September 2025

France will face off against Ukraine in Poland on Friday night. Before the game, head coach Deschamps attended the press conference. Deschamps said that Mbappe is fully capable of serving as the captain, and Douai has a high talent.

Discussing Douai's successful adaptation

Deschamps: "He has a very high talent and is ready to deal with top events in mind, so everything is progressing very quickly."

Deschamps: "If they play, it is naturally because they have roles to bear. Have I considered Juventus' match against Inter Milan? No, tomorrow is Ukraine, and then Tuesday's match."

Deschamps: Mbappe serves as captain

Deschamps: "It's not a burden to him. He is fully capable of doing this role. He has experienced a trough for various reasons. But since he was the captain, his speech has been able to gather the team, and he knows it well. Now he is very adaptable to this role. He is the captain and one of the team's leaders."

Talking about Zabarney

Deschamps: "He spent an excellent season in Bournemouth. The player exudes a calm temperament and is good at organizing and entering the organization. Attack. In clubs like Paris, this is crucial. He has great potential. "

Talking about the potential threat against Ukraine

Deschamps: "There are multiple factors at present - the player's condition is not the best, which is the norm of the season. The opponent's strength cannot be underestimated. The Ukrainian team is accustomed to fighting continuously, and is very distinctive and full of threats in team cooperation and creativity. We must be vigilant."

Talking about Konath

Deschamps: "He is not at the best at the moment He has a stable performance at Liverpool and has been in the national team for a while. Of course, the competition within the team is fierce, and we have communicated, and he knows it well. He has been used to top events for many years. "

Talking about daily work motivation

Deschamps: "Putting aside the identity of the national team coach, I always feel grateful. What is important is desire and determination - I never act perfunctorily. I need this adrenaline, both in my mind and in my heart."