France's captain, Kylian Mbappe, addressed reporters before the team's friendly against Chile, expressing concern over the "warning signs" following their 2-0 defeat to Germany.
Despite the loss, France looks ahead to their upcoming match against Chile as they prepare for the European Championships this summer, aiming to recover from their defeat in the 2022 World Cup final.
Mbappe highlighted the importance of taking responsibility, especially after a defeat, emphasizing that leadership was lacking during their loss to Germany.
While acknowledging that a friendly defeat isn't catastrophic, Mbappe stressed the need to learn from the experience and address the shortcomings moving forward.
Mbappe emphasized that leadership was not the only issue, as the team was overwhelmed in various aspects, indicating that significant improvements are necessary before upcoming fixtures.
Regarding his personal situation and potential transfer to Real Madrid, Mbappe expressed his commitment to playing for France and his desire to contribute on the field.
France head coach Didier Deschamps echoed Mbappe's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of communication and collective effort to address shortcomings and improve as a team.
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