Lucas Hernandez of PSG Offers High Praise to AC Milan Star.
After the FIFA World Cup in 2022, the France national team started a new era. The captaincy of the French national team has been handed over to Kylian Mbappé. The No. 1 goalie position was instead taken by Mike Maignan, an AC Milan player.
Mbappé has led France to a perfect record while donning the captain’s armband, which is also a result of the 28-year-old’s performance in goal. At the Johan Cruyff Arena on Friday, Les Bleus defeated the Netherlands 2-1, with Maignan making three stops.
The Frenchman was nonetheless penalized for the blunder that resulted in the Netherlands’ goal. However, Lucas Hernandez of PSG lauded Maignan after the game for transferring his AC Milan form to the national squad.
“For me, there is no better than him today,” Hernandez told TF1 (h/t Foot Mercato). “He is top 1. He has an incredible level; for me, he is really the number 1 in the world. We are lucky to have him in the club, uh, in the national team.
“This serenity that he has and this tranquility that he exudes, it’s incredible. Hoping that he continues like this because he is top 1 in the world. He reassures us, he brings a lot of security, on corners, in aerial play, he gives a lot of security to the defenders and the whole team.”
Maignan’s biggest test will come at UEFA Euro 2024 next summer, as he’ll be the No. 1 guy heading into the major tournament. All eyes will be on the former PSG youth product to see if he’s ready for these big-time international football matches.
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