“If you present yourself as a victim, it’s better to stay at home”

His opinion before Lille-Real Madrid

“If you appear on the field as a victim, it is better to stay at home. That said, we have to be realistic, we are facing the biggest club in the world tomorrow. 6 League champions for 10 years… It’s a club that has been operating in Europe for a long time. It’s an incredible performance and from the club. When we talk about an institution, we sometimes overuse the word in France, but Real Madrid is one. The debates seem unbalanced before the match, but the charm of football is what makes us love this sport, is that the little guy can sometimes beat the big guy before the match. »

His approach to this challenge

“We have to believe in ourselves and believe that it’s possible. This is the first condition and the second is to play our game. Play without any pressure. You have to be relaxed to play this match, we have everything to gain. If we lose, it is logical and normal and any result other than a defeat will be perceived as a mini or big achievement. One is at home, with our audience, and we have to play every shot to the fullest. We also need success in these matches. »

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Ethan Mbappé’s missed reunion with his brother Kylian

“It’s normal for there to be disappointment, I don’t think many brothers faced each other in C1. I haven’t seen him since his injury and I don’t want to talk to him right away because I know what state he might be in. It will be very difficult emotionally and for his family. He is a very young player who is progressing and who will have other opportunities to play this type of match. »

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The presence of Kylian Mbappé in the Real Madrid group

“We don’t know if Kylian will be on the pitch at kick-off or during the match, what is certain is that Kylian is one of the best in the world, at the biggest club in the world and the best team in the world. We are preparing for a match against a team, not just a player. If we talk about Kylian, we have to talk about Bellignham, Vinicius, Valverde, Rodrygo, Modric, Tchouameni… We need to be 100%, that everything we have planned is done perfectly well. »

His expectations for Jonathan David in C1

“He is still a young player (24 years old), we tend to forget him because he has scored so many goals. In Ligue 1, he showed his consistency by scoring 20-25 goals per season, which is a guarantee of success for the club. For the C1, he has less experience, but he is a player who is not limited to the number of goals. He counts for his movements, his generosity and tomorrow we will need his qualities as a scorer but also the altruism and generosity which characterizes him.

LOSC’s ambitions with the new Champions League format

“There is no schedule, I don’t think we are cut out to finish in the first 8 places, let alone win the C1. For the 24^e first places, these are matches which are decided on details. We went for this competition, we had to fight hard, the players were extraordinary in the four matches (of the play-offs this summer). Above all, it is a great reward to experience these moments. This does not mean that we enter the field to make up the numbers. We want to give our best and win. This formula offers the possibility of making a splash and marking the history of the club. »