Nations League: With Mbappé away, Dembélé steps into new role
France will face Belgium on Matchday 2 of the Nations League, with Kylian Mbappé unavailable because of injury. Ousmane Dembélé will serve as France’s captain if he starts the match, according to France 24.
France will play Belgium on Matchday 2 of the Nations League.
Kylian Mbappé is out because of injury. Ousmane Dembélé will serve as captain if he starts.
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