France goalkeeper Meignan is expected to captain the national team during international days in October, according to RMC Sport. The decision comes against the backdrop of vice-captain Griezmann announcing his retirement from the national team and captain Kylian Mbappe failing to make the national team squad due to injury.
France boss Didier Deschamps has already begun to consider Myenion for the captaincy. Although Meignan's current number of national team appearances is only 24, a shortfall compared to those of players such as Dembele, Digne, Conde, Chouamene and Teuveu, this is mainly due to his limited appearances as a long-term substitute for captain Lolley.
However, in terms of credentials and leadership skills, Mynion is undoubtedly a key member of the national team. He has been called up by the national team since he took the field in 2019 and has shown natural leadership skills in several meetings. As a result, Deschamps believes that Meignan is the right man to captain the team.
When Mbappe returns to the national team from injury, Deschamps may decide to appoint Mignon as vice-captain, or he may take more time to refine his ideas. In addition, if Kante is able to return to the national team, he will also come into the captain's discussion. Kante wore the captain's armband in the Sept. 9 UEFA Nations League match against Belgium.
