**Blaise Matuidi Praises Hugo Lloris, Rules Out France Captaincy**
*August 2025* — Blaise Matuidi has hailed France captain Hugo Lloris as a true leader, explaining why he has never sought the captain’s armband with Les Bleus.
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, also a key player under Laurent Blanc and Didier Deschamps, described Lloris as “an example” both on and off the pitch.
“No, that would be an insult to Hugo, who is a really good captain,” Matuidi said. “From the outside, you get the impression that he doesn’t talk enough, but I can tell you it’s quite the opposite. He talks a lot in the dressing room, when things are going well but also when things are not going well.”
Matuidi’s comments underline the respect he holds for Lloris’ leadership qualities within the national team.
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