Le Parisien reports that Al-Ittihad midfielder N’Golo Kanté will likely captain France in their UEFA Nations League match against Israel.
With Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni unavailable, head coach Didier Deschamps plans to hand the captain’s armband to Kanté for Thursday’s game. Kanté, who led the team in September’s match against Belgium, brings vast experience and strong leadership to the role.
His tireless work ethic and composure on the field have earned him the respect of his teammates, despite his reserved nature off the pitch.
France currently sits second in their group, just one point behind Italy. Securing a draw against Israel would guarantee their place in the Nations League quarterfinals in March.
