DIRECT. French team: “A crucial moment for the history of our country”, Kylian Mbappé calls for a vote

Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappé answered all the questions. They will now head to training, which starts at 6:30 p.m.

“If I have to intervene and say something, I consider that my intervention is inappropriate. As long as the group is focused, it can have discussions. I could have told the guys to stay focused on being athletic. You know how it will be translated: I forbid them from speaking. They are men, citizens, with their sensitivity. They have the freedom to speak. This is part of the context. In a session or match, of course, they are focused on the sporting objective. But they are not disconnected. »

“We are in very high competition, and we will be judged based on the field. But as in any major competition, it is a human adventure. There are 25 players, around twenty people on the staff, and everyone has their importance. Everyone must go in the same direction. Sometimes there can be a less good shot, my goal is to keep all players involved. On the beauty between Marcus and Kylian… I don’t know, do a female poll… All my players are very beautiful. »

“I was waiting for that one. It is not the same. He was a political person who directly attacked the players. I did it because I was captain. We represent diversity, solidarity, union. Excuse me, but whether it’s you, the press or politics, I’m out of touch. If someone attacks me head-on, I will respond. But not to people I don’t know, with a label. We are united. I am a coach, as a citizen, you will talk to me after the Euro. »

“When you are at the very highest level, no coach says that a match is not important. The players will have all the information regarding the adversity we will receive tomorrow. I saw almost the entire match between the Netherlands and Poland. The common trait between all the matches is the intensity, very high. Austria has this quality, and knows how to use verticality very well in the game.”

“The first match is very important. Not decisive, but very important. Starting with a victory, there is nothing better. Even if Austria thinks the same thing. That would put us in a good position. Even if there is the counter example of Argentina. »

“I’m not going to comment on what the players say. They talk among themselves. Some are comfortable, others less so. It’s a freedom too. They are citizens. What awaits us tomorrow, in the space of a match, sport has the ability to bring everyone together. We at least have this capacity. I have confidence in the whole group. »

Didier Deschamps on the players’ positions: “Everyone will have their own analysis. I assume that in any situation there will be pros and cons. You didn’t have all the players, but they are above all French citizens. They are not outside the situation that the country may be experiencing. From my side or that of the FFF, there is no advice to give. They come with the freedom to say their words. I’m not going to tell you anything, but there are discussions around politics. Personally, I can only follow what seems most important to me, there is a civic duty for all French people. »

“I had a discussion with the coach. He told me that I could play several positions during the competition. I told him I was ready. As long as I’m not on the bench. for the Olympics, my club has a very clear position. From then on, I will not participate. I’ll be a spectator, and I hope they bring us the gold medal. »

“It’s a great team. She demonstrated yesterday against Croatia that she was going to count. Everyone will watch the next matches. I’m sure she will go far in the competition. »

“Kylian Mbappé is against extremes. We have the opportunity to choose the future of our country. Its very important. When we see the abstention rate, not everyone is perhaps aware of it. I want to be proud to wear this jersey on the 7th, and not to represent a country that does not correspond to my values. They say that you shouldn’t mix politics and football, I agree when it’s trifles, but not in this situation. »

“I sent a message to my dad, but now he’s at my brother’s game. The most important thing is not the physical, but the mental. How far am I willing to go to win? What is certain is that for the moment I have the head, tomorrow we will see if I have the legs. »

“As a team, we thought about doing something to try to protect this competition without being indifferent to the situation. We thought a lot about what status to give. It is also to protect the youngest. It’s not easy to come here and express yourself. Nobody gives a damn on the team. Some are more comfortable than others. I think we’re going to do something very soon. »

“You have often been criticized for things. But I think you have a sense of priorities. Tomorrow’s match is very important, but the situation is even more important. That’s not why we didn’t prepare for the match as well as possible. One does not prevent the other. It’s a different situation but we are great players and we have to adapt. This is what we get paid for. »

“I share the same values ​​as Marcus. Of course I’m with him. For me, he didn’t go too far. There is freedom of expression. I side with him. »

Kylian Mbappé: “I heard about this press release. I think we are at a crucial moment in the history of our country. You have to have a sense of priorities. The Euro has a very important place, but we are above all citizens. I want to address all French people, especially young people. The extremes are at the gates of power, and we have the opportunity to change that. I call on everyone to vote. I know that many young people say to themselves that one vote will not change anything, on the contrary, every voice counts. »

The captain of the French team arrived in the press room at the Merkur Arena in Düsseldorf. He will now answer questions from journalists.

Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps will appear in the press room in less than ten minutes. Note that in the other group D match, the Netherlands have just defeated Poland (2-1).

In recent days, all French players at a press conference have been questioned about the legislative elections. Kylian Mbappé, in particular, and Didier Deschamps, will be expected on this subject.

Scheduled on the pitch of the Merkur Arena in Düsseldorf, where the match against Austria will be played tomorrow, the Blues’ training will finally take place at the Paul-Janes-Stadion, around ten kilometers away. This decision was taken to protect the pitch before the match. Which did not please Didier Deschamps.

The French selection arrived early in the afternoon in the German city. Training is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., after the press conference.

The France team will play its first Euro 2024 match this Monday, at 9 p.m. She will face Austria. The other match in Group D is taking place right now, between the Netherlands and Poland (52nd, 1-1).

In a little less than an hour, the captain of the Blues and his coach will appear in the press room at the Merkur Arena in Düsseldorf.

Please follow the press conference of Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps on Le Parisien, one day before the France team’s match against Austria.

Last conference before entering the running