Mattéo Guendouzi and Lucas Digne reacted this Friday afternoon at a press conference after the draw conceded by the France team against Israel (0-0).
Disappointing. To say the least. The French team conceded the draw against Israel (0-0), this Thursday evening, at the Stade de France, within the framework of the League of Nations, at the end of a dull meeting, both on the pitch and in the stands – special context requires. Present at a press conference this Friday afternoon, Mattéo Guendouzi and Lucas Digne – who did not participate in the match – did not escape questions about the (poor) performance of the Blues.
“There was frustration, but we have to forget yesterday’s match. »
Mattéo Guendouzi
And the least we can say is that they were as disappointed as the supporters…and Didier Deschamps. “To be honest, yesterday's match was not great. We know it. We could have done better, especially in the first halfassured the Lazio Rome midfielder. […] In the second half, we pushed a lot. We had clear chances but we came across a very good goalkeeper. There was frustration, but we have to forget yesterday's match.»
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