Walkabout and selfies. For open training this Tuesday in Clairefontaine (Yvelines), the Blues, all smiles, communed with nearly 400 supporters. Enough to set the tone for the first post-World Cup rally which will see them launch the qualifications for Euro 2024 against the Netherlands, this Friday in a sold-out Stade de France, then in Ireland on Monday March 27. On the applause, a big winner: Kylian Mbappé.
Appointed captain to replace Hugo Lloris, the star striker of PSG and the France team appeared in good spirits for his entry into the field alongside Maignan and Tchouameni. For half an hour, he lent himself without flinching with his comrades to the game of autographs before attacking a light session that Théo Hernandez and Adrien Rabiot ended in the room. Their case does not inspire particular concern. No more than for Koundé who did not make the opposition at the end of the session.
In the same team as Mbappé during the ten-on-ten clash on a reduced pitch (with the goalkeepers), Antoine Griezmann showed himself to his advantage, masking at the same time his possible disappointment at not having been chosen as captain . His scarlet pink cut camouflaged by a headgear, he scored three goals, the first on a pass from the Parisian.
“Happy birthday” came down from the stand of the Pibarot stadium to celebrate its 32nd birthday. A studious and pleasant end to the day accompanied by a beautiful sunset and loud applause for the winners.