Ousmane Dembele is set to wear the captain's armband for France in their upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Belgium on Monday, following the injury-related departure of Kylian Mbappe from the squad.
Mbappe had been instrumental in Les Bleus' recent campaign, scoring the only goal as France secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey on Friday. However, the forward sustained a tendon injury to his left knee during the match in Kocaeli, which has forced him to withdraw from the upcoming fixture.
The French Football Federation has officially confirmed that Mbappe will not travel to Belgium for the clash. The star forward has already returned to Madrid to begin his rehabilitation process, leaving the coaching staff to make immediate changes to the team leadership.
According to reports from L'Equipe, this appointment marks a historic moment for Dembele, who will captain the national team for the very first time in his career. The decision comes as France prepares to face Belgium in a crucial Nations League encounter.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
