Jules Koundé complimented his national team captain, Kylian Mbappé, stating that the quality of leadership seems to be an instinctive skill for the Real Madrid player.
Koundé, who plays with Mbappé in the French team and opposes him during the Clasico, praised Mbappé's "natural" leadership. The defensive player praised the humility of the Madrid striker who has taken on the role of captain of the Blues, highlighting his constant availability for his teammates..
At the beginning of March 2023, which marked the end of Hugo Lloris' international career, Mbappé was appointed as the full-time captain of the Blues. However, in 2024, he was not selected during the two consecutive international breaks, suggesting a disagreement between Mbappé and the rest of the locker room and technical staff. However, this does not last, Mbappé remains one of the pillars of the French team under Deschamps as he aims for eight more goals to enter history as the country's all-time top scorer.
Until the end of March, Koundé stated in a press conference: "I have always found that he does it quite naturally." He is present for his teammates, very open to dialogue, he shares the workload. Because of the player he is, he inspires respect and recognition from his teammates. It's completely natural for him.
The duo should be on the green rectangle during the future World Cup qualifying victories. Deschamps' troops will receive Ukraine on Friday, then Iceland on September 10.
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