Andrien Rabiot returned to the squad for the semifinals after missing the quarterfinals against Switzerland due to suspension, replaced by Eduardo Camavinga.
The midfielder, who started every game available to him, is a fixture for Didier Deschamps and will fight to stop the midfield of the Spanish team, which has proven to be the most dominant and for which they have a lot of respect in France.
Reach the final: “We always talk about being a team sport. This year is not going to be different than the others. We have reached the semi-finals of a very important tournament, we have faced very good rivals, we have a great spirit and we don’t just depend on individualities, people like Kylian or Antonie are not as fresh, but we are with them because they are players who can solve a game.
The election: “We didn’t see anything because we were returning from training in the afternoon. We were worried about the result, but we had something else in mind. Anyway, it was obviously mentioned. Some of the players are quite active on social networks. We have spoken to our everyone and many people are relieved about yesterday’s results more than before. Whether it’s good or bad, I don’t know, “I’m a footballer.”
Mbappé’s words about the lack of goals: “I didn’t hear what Mbappé said very well. I don’t think he was talking about me in particular. I think if he mentioned it it’s because we have the ability to do it. We midfielders have to adapt to the player in front It also happens with us in the clubs, I think there is no debate about the quality and ability of the forwards of the national team, it’s a matter of getting used to playing with each other.
The different formations of France: “There is collateral damage if he hides it from us. Deschamps has a very clear strategy in his head and when you work a lot on something, at the end of the session we feel satisfied. It’s embarrassing for everyone because when he gives us advice for rivals he keeps us waiting.” for the last moment to see who will play. When you play at this level of football you have to know how to adapt and, even if it changes at the last moment, he knows perfectly well what we have to do.
Griezmann Status: “Everyone was a bit surprised because we know how well he plays, like last World Cup, when he was at the highest level. We don’t really know how to explain. Maybe physically he’s not at his best, but obviously we have expectations put in him, we expect more from him and we trust that this will happen as teammates We are here to support the captains, we will see if we can expect the best Mbappé and Griezmann, that will be the best for us the team But until now it’s still the same.
Your feeling in the rooms: “I don’t know what it’s like to watch a penalty shootout from the stands. I even had cramps, something that doesn’t happen to me on the field. I went through a lot of stress watching the shootout, I was so happy at the end . I have a lot of confidence in my team, we all got the penalties, so logically I want to win and get back on the field for the final. I’ll do everything to get to the final.”
Your rival, Spain: “I think it is the team that has played the best in this tournament in terms of ball control, with fantastic wingers who can penetrate until the end. We will see how we are, it is a very complete team. They have many virtues and they will have flaws. We know what we have to do against them. Let’s see how we can beat them. It will be a fantastic semi-final between two great teams.”
Lamine Yamal and the pressure of the semifinals: “I think he has shown to be a player who can deal with stress, he has many qualities. He has shown to be able to play, we know what he is made of and that he has a cool head. Logically it can be a It’s a bit difficult to play in the semi-final, but it depends on us things rather than what he did.”
Theo Hernandez: “He has a very important role in the teams. He is an important link in the chain. He has become a person, he has had a fantastic season in Milan and in the French team. He has played very good games, he keeps a cool head… He shot the penalty that took us to the semifinals He plays very simple football that suits the team very well, especially in attack He is an essential player for us tomorrow.
The success in 2018 as a reference: “We lost a very important final. We are still here, we had a good qualification phase and despite the criticisms and what people say. If we are an interesting -willing team or not. The truth is we’re here in the semifinal and a lot of those players are still here and we’ve done what we had to do.
Source: La Verdad
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