France, Didier Deschamps knows which Portugal man to fear

France, Didier Deschamps knows which è Portugal's man to fear

So, on the eve of the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Portugal, France coach Didier Deschamps speaks, who on the condition of the ''masked man' Kylian Mbappé says that "he had a problem, but now he feels fine", without providing further details.

"So far I have seen little intensityà. It è not easy to get into the game although, for example, Kolo Muani did it very well when è he was inserted in the running game. The judgments on Thuram and Griezmann? I am not here to judge what you say or write. The important thing is what I say, and about Marcus and Antoine I think there are positive things and things they have to grow on".

Inevitably, since Portugal is involved, the talk goes to Cristiano Ronaldo. "&he has always been a threat,& says Deschamps. He always has the ability" to score, to be decisive. He remains a great opponent, he was strong and he è still is. The final of the 2016 European Championship? è it was painful. In any case, now we are in the quarterfinals and the best are here. Today’s Portugal è a strong and balanced team that prefers attacking over defending, but we will try to have as much control of the match as possible. Critics? are lì to do their job, they have always been part of my daily life, this does not prevent me from living peacefully".

Mbappé also talks about CR7, who was his idol as a child and whose posters he had in his room. "He è unique, there's only one. As for me, I just want to follow my own path, and I hope to write a great page in the history of Real Madrid. For me it will be an honor to confront him again, everyone knows the admiration I have for Cristiano. We are in touch, he will remain a soccer legend, but I hope to win tomorrow. What do I envy him? You have to appreciate what è and what è was, è a unique player. His resume speaks for itself".