The mixed performance of the captain of the France team against Ireland (2-0) on Thursday was widely commented on.

For the first time since his return to the field this season, Kylian Mbappé did not find the net. The captain of the France team delivered a rather contrasting performance on Thursday against Ireland, as part of qualifying for Euro 2024. If he was indirectly involved in the two French goals, the Bondy prodigy especially dezoned by moving back into midfield to try to initiate the actions of the Blues.

A role that does not necessarily suit the technical profile of the star. A breakout player par excellence, Mbappé, used to changing pace, lacked inspiration in this role of leader placed between the lines. For journalist Dave Appadoo, this change on the field may be a temporary consequence of his captain’s armband.

Mbappé, a distributor role that annoys

” A few years ago, at the club, Mbappé admired Neymar’s short game and his mastery. At first, he engaged in a sort of gesture competition with Neymar. Since after the World Cup and obtaining the armband, it seems that he plays a role of distributor, with the desire to make others play. He feels a little invested with a mission“, assumed the France Football journalist in the show L’Équipe du Soir.

One thing is certain: admirers of the French star prefer to see him “burn the retina” in the area rather than triggering crosses 50 meters from the opposing goal.