French team: “People made me unhappy”, relive Mbappé’s press conference

This is the end of this live, thank you for following the press conference of Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps with us.

Didier Deschamps answered all the questions. The press conference is now over.

“Yes, very good. We are in wagons, there are stops. We can call. There is a slightly wider time range. But nothing too bad. We did it without any problem. We gave a lot of pleasure to the people we were able to meet. »

“He has a midfield role, where he is able to play in several positions. Like Tchouaméni and Camavinga. From the moment I selected it, I had no doubts. And it’s true, even in training, the players prefer to have him on their team. »

“Apart from Aurélien, who is not affected by the matches tomorrow and Sunday, the others are fine. Olivier and Théo spent 45 minutes in Australia. They arrived on Saturday, there is fatigue. It’s not the same as Ferland and Camavinga, who played in the Champions League final. The Milanese will be affected by the session this evening, not the Madrilenians. Like Rabiot and N’Golo (for personal reasons). »

“First of all, it’s physical, I’m not telling you anything (laughs). The environments can be complementary. There is no low point, they are midpoints. Aurélien does not have the same size at all. N’Golo has the ability to scratch balls. Aurélien has a little more passing quality. In the head game he is superior. But they can also play together. »

“Everything will depend on the level of each person. I’m not here to change systematically. I’ll see how it goes. But this is valid for several positions. I may have to modify certain things. The important thing for me is to concern everyone. »

“I don’t think Luxembourg will help us, but rather cause us problems. I know the coach, who has been there for a while. It’s a pleasure for them, and for us too. The level has progressed. From the last match against him, well done. Even small nations manage to obtain very good results. »

“Rehearsals. They do not give guarantees. We make sure to rehearse, after a first phase where we did a significant but not excessive workload. Through both matches, repeat with the whole group. Even if not everyone will be available for tomorrow’s match.

“It has become more and more difficult between those who do not wish, do not want to travel, or do not want to confront us. We make sure to see who is available. I’m not going to say that we have Luxembourg by default. This is a team in full progress. »

Has Kylian’s attitude changed?

Deschamps: “No, it’s always the same. Sincerely. Internally, it was quite an announcement, no one expected it (laughs). There you go, it’s official, if anyone might have any doubts. »

“There is a lot of pressure. But there’s more serious things in life, it’s still football. I get paid very handsomely to do what I love most in the world. People get up every day to go to the factory. It would be inappropriate for me to come and complain. There are much worse things, but this wasn’t pleasant either. I haven’t seen all the messages since yesterday. But to retain one would be to denigrate the others. I saw club idols, future teammates, former teammates, everyone… it’s really nice. I hope I live up to all that. »

“At PSG, I wasn’t unhappy. To say that would be to spit in the soup. That would be spitting in the face of all those people who defended me. But things made me unhappy. And a player like me, with this stature, cannot show it. I tried to be as positive as possible. All the players, the coach, the employees helped me. It would be a bit of a bastard to come and spit. But things and people have made me unhappy, that’s for sure. »

“They told me it, they made me understand it. It was very clear, I was spoken to violently. I was convinced that I wasn’t going to play. Luis Campos and Luis Enrique saved me. Without them, I would never have set foot on the field again. I have no problem letting my guard down here and saying that this season was worse than my standards. Next year, I won’t be satisfied with a year like that. »

“That’s a bit of a difficult question. In 2018 I didn’t learn. You don’t learn when you win. I took a slap at the Euro, with a failed competition. It helped me for the 2022 World Cup. I can say that it was in 2021 that I learned the most, it’s a big stain on my selection CV. I have this vindictive mindset. The player that I am at the Euro still has everything to demonstrate. »

“I always wanted to shine in Blue. I have always had the desire to do as much as possible. When I come to the selection, I want to give everything and make the history of French football. »

“They are two completely different philosophies. But they are two very good coaches, who help to broaden my palette. They are two champions. With Enrique, it’s possession football, more controlled. He likes you to know what to do on the pitch. With Deschamps, he is tactically rigorous but leaves more freedom offensively. I was very comfortable with Enrique. It’s just a different approach to the game. Deschamps thinks that not having the ball is not a problem. This speaks less to having Enrique, his priority is to have the ball. In club football, you have a lot more time to expand and refine your own style. »

“I think I attacked this season with a different ambition, a different requirement. I always thought I was never going to play. From the moment I stepped on the pitch, it was a success. But in comparison, I think there have been better seasons. But it was the most difficult. It’s the one I’m most proud of, given everything I’ve been through. »

“It’s more complicated than a World Cup. All the teams know each other and are used to playing each other. From the group stages, it’s very hard. We haven’t won it in a very long time. 24 years is huge. »

“I think a happy man is more likely to play well than an unhappy man. Now, there is no excuse for the performances I had. It’s not because I have smiles that we will win matches. »

“It’s a big relief. I’m very happy, I think it’s easy to see on the face. At the end of the season, I played less. Everyone knows why. But that will absolutely not be an excuse during my competition. »

Mbappé: “We will respect the opponent. We are in preparation. The best way to do this is to have good points of reference, tactically and technically. »

The Frenchman will now speak. “Everyone has had the information, I am going to be a Real Madrid player for the next 5 seasons at least. I am very excited about arriving at this great club. I arrive there with a lot of humility. I thank everyone who helped me directly or indirectly. There are a lot of emotions but we need to return to something more rational. I have responsibilities as captain of the France team. I know it’s unfair, but I won’t answer any questions other than those related to selection. »

Didier Deschamps, speaking to La Chaîne L’Equipe, listed those absent from training this Tuesday evening: Tchouaméni, Rabio, Kanté, Mendy, Kanté and Camavinga.

The new Real Madrid striker will speak to the press from 4:45 p.m. He will be followed by his coach, Didier Deschamps.

The journalists will face them the captain of the France team but also the new XXL recruit from Real Madrid, who has signed for five years with the White House.

During his last press conference with the France team at the end of March, Kylian Mbappé had already been questioned about Real Madrid.

Asked about his concentration around his burning news, the captain delivered a punchline to a journalist: “When you see my latest performances, do you see a disturbed guy? »

The French team joined Lorraine in the middle of the day. She must face Luxembourg tomorrow at the Saint-Symphorien stadium (9 p.m.).

The captain of the Blues is expected at 4:45 p.m. He should speak before his coach Didier Deschamps.

Hello everyone and welcome to this live dedicated to Kylian Mbappé’s press conference before the Blues match against Luxembourg tomorrow.

Mbappé expected at a press conference