Didier Deschampsselector Francewas overjoyed on Monday with his team’s passage to the quarterfinals of the German Euro 2024, achieved after a 1-0 win over Belgium with a Jan Vertonghen own goal in the 85th minute.
Deschamps stated that “we should appreciate this victory”, thank you for it France He was once again among the eight best in the tournament “after doing everything to score, attack and create chances.”
So, Deschamps said in a press conference: “We have created more than Belgium. But we were also smart and careful not to give our rival the space they wanted or to be upright, although they had two or three chances. “Now, we have the ability to control our games a little more.”
The choice of France He also said: “It’s something to appreciate. It’s better to hold the ball, attack and force the opponent to defend. We’re very proud of what we’ve done. We’re in the quarterfinals again, although people are looking forward to it. I understand better.
Deschamps it is understood that defeat can be “cruel” for Belgium, with a rebound goal in the 85th minute as an own goal, but insisted his team offered more to win the entire match.
And continued like this Deschamps: “We struggled to score, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have many chances. I hope it won’t be a psychological issue.” The ‘bleu’ coach praised his team’s defensive strength: “Our defensive stability is important at this level.”
“The joy when we win is a demonstration. I tell my teammates to enjoy every moment, but we can’t get carried away either. We’re in the quarterfinals, but this is an important step for us to qualify tonight,” are the words of Deschamps.
Deschamps explained that he had no doubts when it came to returning ownership to Antoine Griezmann, after his substitution against Poland. “It is a position in which he also played in Athletic routine. “He is good on the ball, although he could be more effective,” said the ‘bleu’ coach, who chose Randal Kolo Muani as a resource from the bank and cause of own purpose of Jan Vertonghen.
Deschamps I speak of Chief Muani before the media: “I trust him, he knows it and if I put him in it is because I think he has the qualities to hurt the opponent. He is full of confidence. His feet will not tremble if he has to shoot. .” Deschamps It referred to the judgment of the attacker against the goalkeeper, after missing a crucial chance in the last final of the 2022 World Cup against Argentina in extra time.
About Mbappe, who plays with a mask because of a broken nose, Deschamps He explained: “Every day he is getting better. From what he told me, he has the impression that he sees the images in 3D. Even though they are tenths of a second, it is not the same as seeing from the front. , with clearer vision But get used to it because it’s to protect you and you’ll probably wear it for a few weeks.
Source: La Verdad
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