“Not playing much doesn’t please me, but my time will come”

After Ibrahima Konaté, it’s time for another player comfortable in front of the media. Having become essential for Real Madrid, with whom he plays almost all of the matches, Eduardo Camavinga enjoys a completely different status with the French team. Coming into play twice during this group stage of Euro 2024, the 22-year-old midfielder was present at a press conference, two days before the round of 16 clash against Belgium. The opportunity for the European champion with the club from the Spanish capital to take stock.

His competition:

“It’s not a positive outcome. Not playing a lot doesn’t make me happy but my time will come. Football has taught me to be patient. It’s not necessarily something that gives me pleasure but the most important thing is to be ready at all times. I knew how to help my teammates when needed.

Belgium :

“They are a great nation. Mentally they will change. We will have to be ready against Belgium.”

Thibault Courtois et son absence :

“I don’t know if he got confused with the coach. Did he get confused? The fact that he’s not playing is a good thing for us, he stops everything, he’s a very great goalkeeper. not yet exchanged by messages I will start with Eden then Thibault.

Jérémy Doku:

“I played with him at Rennes and against him during his first season with Manchester City in the Champions League. I don’t have the recipe to stop him. It’s difficult to defend against him.”

Instructions between Real Madrid and France:

“The two coaches are very similar. They are very human and give the players a lot of freedom on the pitch.”

Towards a return to the left side?

“No, I still don’t like it. That hasn’t changed. But I’m a team player, if I have to play left back I will do it and I will give my best”

France – Belgium in 2018:

“I was with my family. I remember Samuel Umtiti’s goal and his famous celebration. I also remember Eden’s (Hazard) great performance.”