Statements ahead of tomorrow’s (19/6, 21:45) match with our national team for the EURO 2024 qualifiers at the “Stade de France” in Paris, made by Antoine Griezmann!
The Atletico Madrid midfielder described Poget’s team as aggressive, adding that he expects a difficult and complex game. In addition, he spoke about his role in the “tricolor”, while stating that it is a dream for him to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games that will be held in his country.
In detail what he said:
On Mbappe taking his place as captain of the French national team: “I’ve moved on, I’ve accepted that Killian is now the first leader. I will do everything I can to help him”.
For Kamavinga: “He is getting stronger and stronger, he is in better and better physical condition. In his first appearances we saw a player who really enjoyed having the ball at his feet and was comfortable with it. What I like most about him is that in the “6”, in front of the defense, in the “8”, even on the left. The most important thing is that he listens.”
For his back-to-back appearances: “You need a coach who trusts you and you have to be lucky not to have injuries. I don’t want to miss training. I want to be with my teammates, it helps me forget the difficulties”.
For the Olympics: “I haven’t spoken to anyone, but it will be my dream to play in the Olympics. But will my team let me go if I get called up? Anyway, it’s my dream to go”.
For his role: “It depends on the opponent, the needs of the team and my teammates. If we are pressing, I try to help the midfielders win the ball and feed our forwards. I like to be in the right place at the right time”.
On the different role he has at Atlético: “I do what each of my coaches asks. With Atlético I play further forward. Against Greece, we’ll see what it takes. I try to be as efficient as possible, regardless of the position I will be in”.
On him playing in his 61st game this season: “I love football, I love being on the pitch. It is logical at the end of the season to be tired”.
For Kolo Mouani: “He is a different footballer than Giroud, he has a different profile. They don’t have automations between them yet, but that will happen. He moves in the back of the defense, but he is not a classic nine like Olivier”.
For the Greek National Team: “It will be a complex game, against an attacking team. We want the three points to leave him even further behind us. We expect a difficult match. A lot of people will come to the stadium, so it should be nice to make them happy.”.
Source: Sport Fm
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