A depleted leadership and new-look defense make Mbappe's France vulnerable at Euros

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France boasts one of the European Championship’s strongest attacks but it could be offset by a vulnerable defense and a dearth of leadership. Les Bleus have lined up at major tournaments over the past decade with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, defender Raphaël Varane, midfielder Paul Pogba and forward Antoine Griezmann.

FILE - Germany’s Joshua Kimmich, left, kicks the ball ahead of France ’s Kylian Mbappe during an international friendly soccer match between France and Germany at the Groupama stadium in Decines, near Lyon, central France , Saturday, March 23, 2024. France boasts one of the European Championship’s strongest attacks but it could be offset by a vulnerable defense and a dearth of leadership.

They played together at every major tournament from 2014 onward, with the exception of the 2022 World Cup which Pogba missed because of ongoing right knee problems. As well as being top-level players, the foursome ensured a vocal presence in each area of the field.have retired from international soccer and Pogba — who scored in the 2018 World Cup final win — has seen his career plummet.

Mbappé has been France’s captain since Lloris retired from Les Bleus. But in the minds of many observers Griezmann — an ever-present under Deschamps — is the natural leader.

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