Mbappé Reflects on Leadership as He Returns to Captain France Against Croatia

After a six-month absence, Kylian Mbappé resumes his role as captain, acknowledging past missteps and emphasizing renewed commitment ahead of the Nations League quarterfinal.

Kylian Mbappé is set to captain the French national team in the Nations League quarterfinal against Croatia, marking his first international appearance in six months.
The 26-year-old acknowledged past mistakes in his leadership during a September loss to Italy and expressed a determination to improve as captain.
Despite initial struggles adapting to Real Madrid, Mbappé has regained form, scoring 31 goals in 44 games this season.
There were questions about whether Mbappé would retain the captaincy, but coach Didier Deschamps confirmed his leadership role after discussions.
Mbappé expressed happiness about reuniting with his teammates, emphasizing strong internal relationships despite external speculation about his priorities.