Not called up to play Euro 2024 with the France team last summer, Matteo Guendouzi (25) returned to Didier Deschamps' group at the start of this season. Asked about his comeback with the Blues, the Lazio midfielder sent a strong message.
For theEuro 2024organized in Germany, Didier Deschamps decided to do without the services of Matteo Guendouzi. But fortunately for the player Laziohe was able to make his return with the Blues at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
“It’s a goal to be there all the time”
During an interview given to The TeamMatteo Guendouzi released all his truths about his big return to the team France. « You have returned to the French team since September, after missing the Euro. Have you always believed in your return? Yes, I wasn't afraid of not coming back, because I am aware of my qualities. We all have a downturn in our career, it happens. The Blues have been a goal since the first time I tasted it, when I was at Arsenal. It's a goal to be there all the time, I'll never give up to come. Not making the Euro wasn't easy so now I want to show every minute. At least in my head I know I gave it my all if I function like that. I will never have regrets. I always aim for the next gathering, not the one that has passed”admitted the 25-year-old midfielder.
“It was up to me to do more”
In the process, Matteo Guendouzi added a layer. « There were no regrets about not being called up to the Euro? No, because when you see the list, there are great players. We must respect the players who have been called up. They all did great things. It was up to me to do more. The last gatherings still seem like a turning point for you… It's certain that I was lucky to have had playing time and to have good matches, to be decisive. I have never had so much playing time in my career with the France team. You have to know how to take your chance when the coach calls on you. In September, I was called up because (Aurélien) Tchouaméni was injured. I was good against Belgium (2-0, September 9) so I told myself I could come back. Now you have to prove yourself all the time in selection. You have to be consistent, it's the hardest and most important thing in a career. I am now I think, because I have matured. I feel like I'm at a good point in my career, I have to make the most of it.”the conclusion Matteo Guendouzi.
