Kylian Mbappé takes his role as captain very seriously. Whether in his outspoken statements off the field, taking on responsibilities and showing leadership on the pitch, the Bondy native embraces his new role within the French squad with great rigor since the international retirement of his predecessor, Hugo Lloris, who also praised Mbappé highly. With this new role, Kylian Mbappé's task also includes rallying his team before a battle.

Thus, it is with disarming naturalness that the forward delivered a speech in the dressing room to motivate his teammates just minutes before entering the arena to face Austria. 

"Let's go out there, no matter what happens. The referee, the pitch, the fans... Always respond with our game. We have the players to play. We keep the ball on the ground, we play with personality. No matter what happens, pressing or not pressing, it's not our problem. We've worked on pressing, especially in the first fifteen minutes," the captain emphasized in images broadcasted by TF1, also focusing on details.

"We don't leave anyone behind" 

"Enjoy it, guys, these are great moments. These are Euro matches. We're not afraid of anything. If we play our game, we'll succeed. Watch out for set pieces, these are details but they're important. Pay attention to positioning," he continued amidst contributions from his generals Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud, who are always there to guide Les Bleus. 

"We need to be proactive. Regardless of what happens, in terms of play and decisions, we don't abandon anyone. If someone is struggling, we pull them along with us. We don't let anyone sink. We need to be united," he concluded, facing a group of focused teammates ready for battle.

Both poignant and powerful, this speech had its effect as the French team responded with physical commitment, sacrifice, and solidarity in their victory against an aggressive Austrian side. And Mbappé's nose as captain won't argue otherwise.