Mbappe’s France captaincy under threat as Liverpool’s Konaté emerges potential successor

Kylian Mbappe’s position as France captain is reportedly in jeopardy following a series of absences from Didier Deschamps’ recent squads.

This also follows a dip in form for the forward since his move to Real Madrid.

The 25-year-old was appointed captain in March 2023 but has faced criticism for his leadership, particularly after an underwhelming Euro 2024 campaign.

Recent reports suggest tensions within the squad and mounting pressure on Mbappe could lead to a potential captaincy change.

Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté has emerged as a strong contender to take over the armband.

The center-back, who captained France to a 3-1 victory over Italy at the San Siro, has reportedly impressed Deschamps with his leadership on and off the pitch.

Other candidates include Aurelien Tchouameni and N’Golo Kante, both of whom have previously captained Les Bleus.