'Great Pride and Responsibility' - Aurélien Tchouaméni Named France Captain

Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni confirmed as France captain for upcoming games, expressing pride and gratitude. Kylian Mbappé misses out due to injury.

Aurélien Tchouaméni has been officially named France's captain for the upcoming international games, a testament to his leadership and growth within the team. The Real Madrid midfielder expressed his gratitude and pride in this new role.

“It's a great pride and responsibility,” Tchouaméni said, reflecting on the honor. “We had a discussion with the coach, and he told me about this decision. I am very happy.”

This development comes as Tchouaméni continues to impress on the international stage, solidifying his position as a key player for France.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappé will miss the upcoming games due to injury, denying him the opportunity to join his teammates. Mbappé's absence will be felt, but France's depth and talent will help mitigate his loss.

Tchouaméni's ascension to captaincy reflects his growth and influence within the French national team.

Mbappé's absence presents opportunities for other players to step up and showcase their skills.

France's Upcoming Challenges

With Tchouaméni at the helm, France looks to navigate critical matches and maintain their competitive edge.

France is set to clash with Israel in the UEFA Nations League on October 10, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. WAT at the Bozsik Jozsef Stadion. This match is part of League A Group 2, where France currently sits in second place with three points from their opening two contests.

Israel, on the other hand, is struggling at the bottom of the group with two defeats in September, including a 3-1 loss to Belgium and a 2-1 loss to Italy. France will look to capitalize on Israel's recent struggles, especially considering their strong squad, despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.

Match Predictions:

Sports Mole: predicts a 3-0 win for France, citing their sturdy backline and attacking prowess.

France's Recent Form: France has shown resilience, bouncing back from a 3-1 defeat to Italy with a 2-0 win over Belgium.

Probable Lineups:

Israel: Gerafi; Feingold, Nachimas, Shlomo, Leidner; Abu Fani, Kanichowsky; Abada, Peretz, Gloukh; Baribo 

France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Konate, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Nkunku, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Dembele, Thuram, Barcola, Fofana