“Deschamps explained to me my role in the national team”
Eduardo Camavinga went through the press center two days before the match with Belgium. In addition to the meeting, the Frenchman spoke about his relationship with Didier Deschampsafter the draw with the coach and midfielder there were pros and cons Poland. Camavinga says the coach made it clear to him as soon as he arrived at the national team what his role would be, although he makes it clear his aim is to change it. He doesn’t hide the fact that he can’t be happy because he doesn’t play much.
What did Deschamps tell you and what has changed: “He told us that the most important thing is what happens now and we must focus on the round of 16.”
Starter in Madrid, not France: “It’s not a positive balance. All players love to play. I’m not happy that I don’t play much, but I know that sooner or later my time will come.”
All players love to play. I am not happy that I play little, but I know that sooner or later my time will come.
How do you see Belgium: “It’s still a great team, it’s the past, it’s the past, it’s maybe a different team, but it’s very tough and it’s going to be tough.”
Here is the case of Deschamps-Camavinga: a mysterious question, a conversation with many gestures…
How he prepares to play from the bench: “To be honest, it’s not something you need to prepare for, you need to go out focused, I always do the same thing, listen to music before games and stay calm.”
The World Cup final gives him confidence: “You have to be prepared because you can leave at any moment and you have to be focused until the end.”
Message for Courtois: “No, but I have already sent one to Eden and I will send the other to Courtois.”
Jeremy or Griezmann: “These are different methods of dribbling the ball: the first is more aggressive, and the second is more subtle.”
I still don’t like being a left back, that hasn’t changed. But I’m a team player and if I have to play there, I’ll do it and give it my all.
Great French team: “I’m not worried, I’m sure we will succeed.”
Courtois: “I don’t know if he had a fight with the coach. Did he argue? It’s good for us that he’s not playing, he stops everything, he’s a great goalkeeper and the fact that he’s not here is better for us because he stops everything.” “
Differences between Ancelotti and Deschamps: “They are similar coaches, they focus on the human aspect and give freedom on the field. I don’t see much difference.”
Left-hand side: “I still don’t like it there, that hasn’t changed. But I’m a team player and if I have to play left-back, I’ll do it and give it my all.”
Negotiations with Deschamps: “He doesn’t talk much, but he’s close to us. We throw things in our faces. At the start of the Euros, he came to tell me what my role would be. We don’t talk to each other all the time, because otherwise it would be a bit toxic.”
The lack of reaction from the bench, which Deschamps condemned against Poland: “He wasn’t wrong. I think the most important thing is that we qualified.”
Konate also gave a press conference:
De Bruyne calls them favourites: “It’s very difficult. De Bruyne said we are favorites, but we shouldn’t fall into that trap. It’s a 50-50 chance. We shouldn’t fall into that trap.”
How to stop Lukaku: “Lukaku’s technique is to not make contact with him and it worked well. De Bruyne must cover his passes. But you can’t focus on these two.”
The Dual Citizenship Debate and Voting Against the Extremes: “Of course I am worried, I am worried about what is happening. We cannot leave power in the hands of certain people who want to divide people. Diversity has always been our strength. I come from an immigrant background, and when I hear everything that is said on social media or on TV channels, the media plays a very important role, but sometimes they do not do it very well because they travel out of fear.
An example of his immigrant parents: “We must put an end to prejudice and stereotypes. There is always a minority that harms the majority, but when I see my parents and their jobs as garbage collectors or cleaners working at odd hours, it saddens me that we do not highlight this type of people who gave their health to France. There’s a lot of talk about immigration and Islam, but it’s time to stop, and it makes me sad because these issues are never talked about by those concerned.
Eliminate bad environment: “I’m not sending any messages. “When I see training, driving… I don’t see any problems. You must be together and determined. “We’re just competitors.”