His expectations before France-Belgium
“We always want victory, because we are competitors. We will return to the field tomorrow (Monday, 8:45 p.m.) to win. We want to prepare it well and be comfortable. I am very satisfied with what I have seen so far. There will be changes, that's for sure. This is our fourth game. You don't have to do anything either. It’s nice to be able to use everyone. We are going to make intelligent changes to remain competitive. »
Why is it spinning?
“It is above all to say that we are all concerned, that everyone is important. There is a lot of competition, I will count on everyone. The players know it. »
What these 15 days in Blues changed in him
“I took an extra fortnight, it was great to have them for all that time. I'm frustrated because this is going to stop. There is one last push to be made to come out happy with this course. I am anyway, the players worked well and I want to finish with a victory. »
If he tells the truth as a coach
“I may not say certain things but I try to be as fair and sincere as possible in what I want to convey. I could be wrong. I have convictions, I know what I want to do with the France team. It's going to take some time, but I'm very happy with what I've seen. There is still work to be done, I know. »
The difference between coach and coach
“It’s a game-changer all the same. At Real, it's the same madness, with the same demands. The French team is the best. On a daily basis, it is very demanding. I have another hat and I will maintain this desire to make the team work well. Even if the rhythm is different. »
Change of goalkeeper against Belgium?
“You will see him tomorrow. Leny (Yoro) didn't play, we'll see if he can play. The goalkeeper, the same. Mike (Maignan) is our starting goalkeeper and with Fabien (Barthez) we made a point. You will see if there are any changes. »
Belgium and the series of 6 consecutive defeats against France
“Belgium played very well against Turkey (3-0), it’s a team that undertakes, knows how to do things. We managed to win there (0-1, last Monday), by adapting tactically. She can put any team in difficulty. Collectively and individually. (De Bruyne's suspension) It's not a relief, I would have preferred him to be there. Everyone wants to see football. Other players will take over. I know we will have a difficult match. »
If he is inspired by PSG
“Ah yes, there are a lot of playing principles that I appreciate. It’s a team that undertakes, looks high, doesn’t wait for its opponent. I was a playmaker, I didn't like running behind the ball (smile). We still have to work, but we must not have a sterile possession, we must have this acceleration and find this flaw which will allow us to be dangerous. »
His pressure management
“I always had it. I like to play with this pressure. This tension that can animate me. I like it. Above all, I love what I do, being with the players is a pleasure. »
Set pieces to progress
“We work on this as a team but David Bettoni is very attached to this type of thing. We didn't have much time to work on them but it's an important aspect that is part of the game."
Maignan in an “offensive” position
“You saw very well. Mike is very offensive, able to stay in his box, but also to be in a very high position, which I like. From the head, from the chest, I like it. It’s a way of feeling concerned. »
His opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo
“We must salute his great career. It’s exceptional. He made me win incredible trophies, I had him in Madrid with me. Cristiano hat. »
