Ibrahima Konaté, a Liverpool defender, is one of three contenders being considered to captain France in the forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
With regular captain Kylian Mbappé unavailable, N’Golo Kanté unavailable, and Antoine Griezmann retiring from international football, France’s leadership position remains open.
France’s manager, Didier Deschamps, admires Konaté, who has emerged as an important player for Liverpool.
Despite not playing in France’s Euro 2024 campaign, RMC Sport believes his charisma and strong presence on the team make him a genuine contender for the armband.
Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni and Barcelona’s Jules Koundé are also in contention for the captaincy.
Both players are well-respected within the squad, but Konaté’s growing influence may give him an edge.
France will face Israel in Budapest on Thursday before taking on Belgium in Brussels next Monday. The captaincy decision is expected to be revealed soon.
