Following their 2010 World Cup disgraceful campaign, Les Bleus certainly need to put things in place. With Thierry Henry having retired from international football, France are looking to appoint a role model as the team’s captain.
Patrice Evra, who carried the armband for the French in South Africa, is believed to have infuriated France’s Football Federation and fans as well after his decision to rule himself out from Les Bleus’ must-win match against the World Cup’s hosts on match-day three of the campaign. It was always obvious that Patrice Evra would be given a ban afterward.
But then, the issue in France’s national team is now to find a permanent captain. Rumors suggest that Chelsea’s Florent Malouda and AS Roma’s Philippe Mexes are candidates for the role with Bacary Sagna from Arsenal looking to be the favorite to become France’s captain. Les Bleus seem pretty much focused on creating a new chapter in their history of football, and Bacary Sagna who is keen to help his country achieve success, told L’Equipe:
“As a player regularly called to the squad, I think that, yes [I could be a contender]. But now, what is mostly important is to be powerful. Then I must pass on my experience to the younger players and put them at ease.
“My role is to defend the colors of France’s national team. It’s not my job to worry about that [captaincy issue].
France entertain Belarus on Friday as they commence their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. Les Bleus are poised to get a good start after the departure of the hated Raymond Domenech under which players threw responsibilities to each other and struggled to play with unity. Bacary Sagna concluded:
“I think every player here [in France’s national team] feels important. It takes personality to make an impression and be asserted.”
Visit the France vs Belarus Live Streaming and TV Schedule page as Les Bleus kick-off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. France vs Belarus starts at 3:00pm EST on Friday, September.
