Scorer during his debut against Israel (1-4), Mattéo Guendouzi was present at a press conference this Saturday. The Lazio midfielder spoke about his playing time, his status with the Blues and his new life in Rome.
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What if Guendouzi was the future starting midfielder for the Blues? Substitute against Israel, the Lazio Rome player came on in the 75th minute in place of Christopher Nkunku, scorer for the first time with the Blues. After an individual rush from Théo Hernandez, the ball reached Barcola before returning to the feet of Milanese, who only had to serve Guendouzi from behind. A well-placed strike (86th) for the third French goal, the second of Guendouzi’s career with the French team – he had unlocked his counter against South Africa in 2022 during a friendly. Also a passer on Barcola’s last goal, the former Marseille player produced the performance he needed to show himself. At a press conference, the latter also spoke about his playing time and his status in the French team.
“It’s very difficult to find your place”
Regularity is the key to success, as Guendouzi mentioned. Facing journalists, the community was reassuring about its role. Called up during the September rally, he played 80 minutes in the success against Belgium (2-0). Continuing his good performances at club – an indisputable starter, he played the first seven Serie A matches for a goal scored – Guendouzi knows that you have to fight to hope for a place despite the competition. “It’s been 4/5 since I was called up to the France group. I showed good things in club or in the French team. There are great players. You have to be very good in club and national team. Regularity is the most important thing.” he explained. A starting place? The question is perhaps not yet in the Lazio player’s mind, but he ensures that he remains himself in order to best help the Blues. “I hope to settle down permanently in this group. You must always make yourself available to the collective. I want to win trophies with this team.” The message got through.
Lazio, a good choice for Guendouzi
Obviously, Guendouzi did not escape the Mbappé case as well as the situation of the Blues in general. The player delayed, indicating that he had to stop talking about it to concentrate on the France team. Determined and already ready for the next match which awaits the Blues against Belgium, the midfielder seems fulfilled. The reason? His permanent transfer this summer to Lazio after a loan to the Roman club last season. If the Italian championship is sometimes less mentioned in the debates in France, the midfielder of the Blues knows where he has put his feet. An environment in which he can progress, to play in the European Cup. There is no doubt, Guendouzi is “happy with his choice”.
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