Blues coach satisfied with content but frustrated by result against Italy

His assessment of the evening

“I am happy with the content, not the result because we deserved better. We had chances to score the 2nd goal but we didn't do it. I am very proud of my players, of what we presented this (Friday) evening, what we tried to put in place. I can only be happy, apart from the result. I don't think we wanted to be too perfect. We lacked depth in the last thirty meters. We had to take the small spaces, we did it better after the break. It’s a little frustrating because I would have liked us to score this second goal which would have put us away.”

His emotion at the Stade de France

“It was magnificent. We would have liked to win for our audience, the people who supported us. Obviously, I was delighted to find the Stade de France. I was more tense, obviously, it was the first at the stadium. Before, there is tension, when it starts, it’s something else.”

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Cherki's unsuccessful match

“I count on all my players. On everyone. I have high quality players, Rayan is one of them, I am happy with his match.

The gap between Dembélé of PSG and that of the Blues

“What does that mean? Is PSG better than here? I found Ousmane good. He does Ousmane. He moves a lot, he gets out of position and does it very well. I appreciate what he does with us and I don't have much to criticize him for. He didn't score but had chances. We always think about the goal, which he scores. I see things differently and I can just be happy with what I see from the players.

We have no concern for efficiency. We create a lot of chances. The Italian goalkeeper made exceptional saves

The offensive content of the Blues

“The offensive animation was good in the first half. Even better in the second half. Every once in a while, a good shot from 30 yards is a good thing. Shooting is a weapon too.”

Rabiot, Da Cunha… Who is to blame for the Italian equalizer?

“That’s how it is. Football is about making as few mistakes as possible. It's a small error. You are here to analyze all that, I respect that. What matters to me is the overall content. I’m not going to get into the debate about who made the mistake, it’s everyone’s fault and not just one player.”

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The lack of efficiency of the Blues

“We have no concerns about efficiency. We create a lot of chances. The Italian goalkeeper made exceptional saves, it's part of the game. We must continue on this path. We will improve. In my head, I know I'm going to be frustrated when this stops."

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The heavy absence of Mbappé

“We can’t say because he is injured and couldn’t have helped us.”

Jacquet's beautiful copy

“He was very good. Valiant, was not afraid to go out in duels. Really a very good match. I’ve said it several times that it was good, right? Sorry (smile).”