Interview with Aurélien Tchouaméni on the France team, Mbappé and Zidane
Quick Look
Aurélien Tchouaméni speaks at a press conference about his relationship with Kylian Mbappé, the similarities between PSG and the French team, his role under the orders of Didier Deschamps and Zinédine Zidane, as well as the importance of the collective against Italy.
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Why It Matters
Aurélien Tchouaméni speaks at a press conference before a match of the France team against Italy, talking about his teammates, the technical staff and his role in the team.
His relationship with Mbappé: “No, nothing. All these stories, I don't comment, I don't want to comment. These are squabbles on social networks. At 29, I don't feel like that. I want to concentrate on the field. We talked, we’re next to each other at the table, there’s no problem.”
The similarities between PSG and the Blues: “Yes, I see a lot. The coach gives us a lot of freedom, it’s closer to PSG. The coach wants his team to play, there are ball players and I see a lot of similarities.
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The Zidane/Luis Enrique similarities: “It’s an attacking position that I know, where I play practically all season. The coach gives me a lot of freedom. I like to pick up and help the midfielders. There are similarities with Luis Enrique.
Differences Zidane-Deschamps: “There are changes, but we are not going to say everything (smile). He wants to see all 23 players, everyone is important. The coach trusts everyone.
We don't win with 1, 2 or 3 players but 23 and a team, a group.
Zinedine Zidane
The Blues with or without Kylian Mbappé: “There is no difference. Kylian is an important player for the national team. He is the captain of the selection. When he is there, we are super happy because he brings a little. When he is not there, others can reveal themselves and play in the best clubs in the world. We don't win with 1, 2 or 3 players but 23 and a team, a group. That’s the most important thing.”
His view on Italy: “It’s a special match, we know the history between France and Italy. We want victory and three points. It’s a special match, but we remain focused on the game. We have to show our qualities, listen to the coach’s instructions and come back to the Stade de France, it’s nice.”
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His feelings about the captaincy: “It makes me happy. I am vice-captain. But I’m not going to change my way of being and help the team.”
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The position of number 9 in the Blues: “It gives me a lot of freedom. In the match we change positions a lot, it’s the coach’s will. As usual, I want to give my best, 100% to perform well. I know I have to make assists and score goals. That's what I like. I like this team. More responsibility? No more than that. I am a competitor. The coach wants to see all his players at their best position. I can play on the right too, that doesn't bother me. We want to help the team, that’s the main thing.”
Playing under Zidane: “It’s an immense pleasure. An absolute legend. It's up to me to give him back on the ground. It’s just happiness.”
Comments collected at a press conference
Open Questions
- Who will be the starting XI for the match against Italy?
- Will Tchouaméni play as number 9 or in another position?
- How does the France team plan to manage the pressure of the match against Italy?
