Aurélien Tchouaméni, player for the French national team and Real Madrid, spoke at a press conference this Sunday.
On his injury: “It was a race against time. When I found out I was injured, I thought about the Euros. There were discussions with the coach and medical staff about recovery times. But I was confident when specialists said it was possible.”
On Kanté’s return: “I wasn’t surprised by Kanté. He’s still performing at a very high level. It had been a while since we played together. I think we complement each other on many points. We vary our roles on the field. Having Ngolo at this level will help us win matches.”
On the Saliba-Upamecano partnership: “We’re fortunate in the French team to have very high-level center-backs. We haven’t conceded a goal yet in this Euro, which shows our defensive solidity, largely thanks to them.”
On Mbappé and his mask: “Everyone knows Mbappé wants to play the next match. As for the mask, he’s getting used to it, it won’t change anything for him. As soon as he’s on the field, he’ll be ready and will bring us a lot.”
On Griezmann’s missed chances: “He’s doing well. He knows he missed opportunities against the Netherlands, but it happens and it will keep happening. He’s essential for us, the key player in our game. He’s an exceptional player.”
On a mixed start to the Euros: “Our start reminds me of our preseason with Real Madrid. We had similar situations where we created chances but missed. Ultimately, we saw how it turned out during the season, so I hope it goes the same way. Our defensive solidity is crucial in the title race. Of course, we need to score goals to win matches, but we’re confident about that. I think 0 goals conceded and 4 points might never have happened in football history, so we should make the most of it.”
On the legislative elections in France: “Everyone in the group has the right to their opinion. Kylian and Marcus expressed strong messages, which I agree with. In daily life, I dislike extremes. I lean towards a policy of unity, which I think represents France best. I won’t add anything new, but I encourage everyone to vote and realize the importance of each vote.”
On a players’ statement: “The statement is something we discussed together, but we haven’t revisited it because of the match. It’s a topic that will resurface. There are 25 players, I haven’t spoken with all of them, and I’m not arrogant to say we all share the same view.”
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