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After Théo Hernandez, it’s time for one of the big men of this selection. Marcus Thuram, who has established himself as one of the best number 9s in the world over the past two seasons, appeared after his club rival at a press conference with the French team. And, two days before the entry into the running of the vice-world champion selection at Euro 2024 against Austria, the Inter Milan player decided to speak sincerely about politics. After recalling that the RN was founded by Nazis, in addition to being Islamophobic, xenophobic and homophobic, Marcus Thuram reviewed the news of the Blues.
If he talks about politics with his father:
“No. He doesn’t encourage me to do anything. Just to be a well-behaved boy. Growing up with him, I feel responsible for keeping that kind of message.”
Racism in Italy:
“Yes in Italy it’s a problem, it’s global. We saw it with Mike (Maignan) in the stadium. I know it’s a problem for thousands of black people in Italy So if that doesn’t m “It didn’t affect me personally, it affects me personally since it affects thousands.”
His role as 9:
“I started a new job last year! An exciting role that I love now. It was a risk, but I didn’t make it to number 6 either. I had notions of number 9. But it “It’s a discussion I had with my father, we weighed the pros and cons. If I’m in front of you it’s because it paid off.”
Olivier Giroud :
“Great admiration for Olivier. I saw him score when I was still in the youth team at Clairefontaine. An honor to work with him on a daily basis. I make the most of it to steal all his little secrets (laughs)!”
Instructions from Didier Deschamps:
“He asks me to be free, to combine with Kylian and Ousmane. From the moment I’m on the pitch, I like it. Whatever the role.”
Kylian Mbappé:
“Kylian in no way prevents the development of a 9 in the France team. He helps all the players. It’s easier to complement each other with great players.”
Doubts towards Kylian Mbappé:
“Since the 2022 World Cup final, I said that I stopped doubting Kylian, he is the best player in the world!”
Its low selection ratio:
“How many did my father put in? 2 in 145 caps? I already have a better ratio! More seriously, it’s true that the most important thing is to help the team win, to shine.”
Austria:
“We know their style, it’s a very solid team. We’re going to have to get out of their excessive pressure. It’s a bit of their coach who created that.”
His status :
“I’m preparing for this competition like the others. There are 25 of us. We all have to prepare as possible starters. We can be called upon. I’ve been here since 2021. I try to be myself as always.”
To sum up
After Théo Hernandez, it’s time for one of the big men of this selection. Marcus Thuram, who has established himself as one of the best number 9s in the world over the past two seasons, appeared after his club rival at a press conference with the French team.
