Griezmann He continues to show full confidence in his team, which also leads his group despite the draw against Hungary. The Bara player remembers that there is no easy rival and that already in the World Cup they went from less to more. That the azulgrana is optimistic is said by his farewell to the press room: “Good morning to all, and long live France and long live the Republic!”.
Team morale: “We have not been touched, we have been disappointed, even a little nervous, but it was a difficult game, with incredible heat. They defended us very well and it was difficult to play with that field, although it was the same for both teams. In the second half we have been better, Dembel has entered very well, we have gone to 4-4-2 and we have been better. All the rivals are complicated. “
How found more in band: “Each attacker has to score that first goal and that is better. We have had chances and for Kylian and Karim to enter. You have to be patient. In the center is where I feel freer, more comfortable, but if I play on the left I look for Karim or Kylian and what I always think about is the best for the team. “
The reaction to Portugal: “We are obliged, we must work well and see where we can hurt them. We are going to play to win. It is up to us to do it well.”
Mbappe’s foul against Hungary: “Kylian shoots free kicks very well because I have seen him in training. He was confident and why he is not going to shoot. It is a pity that he did not enter. I am open to anyone who takes a free kick and if he scores it, the better.”
Rematch with Portugal and changes: “We still lacked some hunger and losing that final was hard. But that helped us to come back stronger and win the World Cup final. The field will be full and we hope to keep that first place.”
The physical level: “We are halfway there, like in the World Cup, when we went to more. Why not do the same. We are physically well. In the first game we notice our legs more because of the preparation and in the second it was more heat. We have everyone to get there well and we have to rest well “.
Portugal: “It is always special to play against Portugal, a great nation, against Cristiano. They have an exceptional group and we are going to see where we are against this rival.”
Benzema is still unmarked: “He has no doubts, he wants to score, like all forwards to free himself. He helps us a lot and as soon as he scores everything will go better. We are all with him, you have to be patient. He has occasions which is the most important thing.”
The best of his party: “I did not like my first half. In the second a little more liberated and with the field less dry. It was not my best game and I know I can do it much better. Contacting the ball more helps me and everyone.”
Around with his position in the field: “We have spoken with the coach, he has won everything, and I am at the service of the group. He thinks that 4-3-3 is better but with freedom, then I have to move and look for the spaces. For me there is no problem, it I want to help the team. “
The families, in the stands against Portugal: “We know that we cannot have contact with the family. We will see them in the stands, that’s right, we have to accept it. They help us to win and try to win the Euro.”
Three goals from Platini with France: “You look at him because he is a legend, but it is not my main objective. As I say I always want to win before I score. But it is true that later the figures are there.”
Christian: “He is an inspiration for everyone. He is unique and remains complete, he marks as always, with both legs, with his head, he is an example for all. He can show the way to all who start.”
How Giroud lives his substitution: “I am at the same table at lunch, he is always happy, he gives everything, he jokes, it is great to have a player like him because it is not easy and he is always willing to come in and make a difference”.
Pavard’s party: “It was difficult for him to find someone in front and for that reason he was looking for the centrals more. I try to help him defensively, but in this last game not so much because Hungary did not attack much. .