Mbappe: If the opponent touches my nose and gets me to the quarter-finals, no problem anyway, my nose is broken

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Live broadcast 07/01 News At 00:00 on Tuesday, July 02, France vs. Belgium in the 1/8 finals of the European Cup, Mbappe appeared at a pre-match press conference before the game.

The state of the nose

Mbappe: I didn't think much about it at the time, I didn't feel my nose break. It was only when I saw the other goalkeeper's face that I realized something was wrong, and I thought I had to go home with an injury. When I look at myself in the mirror, I think it's a bad idea, and I'm glad it's okay now, albeit a tough one. There's a lot to deal with and I'm not getting enough sleep right now. It was difficult for me not to play against the Netherlands, but I was happy to be able to play against Poland again.

Why didn't Mbappe and France score?

Mbappe: Because we didn't take our chances. The most important thing is not to let this kind of trouble stay in the minds of the players. No player in front of a goalkeeper tells himself he will make a mistake. This became a problem in the group stage. Now it's another stage of the competition and I'm sure we'll take our chances.

442 diamond formation, where did this come from? You'll have to ask the coach. I can tell you that with the 352 formation we will create chances.

Why are so many star players having a hard time at this European Championship? Will you get sharper?

Mbappe: We hope that only the French will wake up. We didn't play at a high level in the group stage, so we need to prove ourselves and we're going to play against a strong team. If we can't win, we'll have to go home. I didn't feel any skepticism in the whole team.

Are you afraid of physical confrontation right now?

Mbappe: When you have a broken nose and you keep coming on and you don't have surgery, you're a target. I don't think Lewandowski did it on purpose in the last game, he reacted instinctively. A lot of kids are watching the game, and we're going to have to try to control ourselves in the future. I know what I'm doing, and it's not a new situation. I can take the hitting, I'm willing to give everything for this jersey. If touching my nose can get me to the quarterfinals, that's fine for me, anyway, my nose is already broken and won't break again.

Talk about opponents Belgium

Mbappe: We didn't beat the Netherlands or Poland, Belgium are a good team but lost some important players. But young players are hungry and it's always a threat. We are very much looking forward to this game.

Mbappe: No, I haven't joined that group yet (laughs). It should be soon, I haven't spoken to Courtois yet. Thankfully, he didn't make it, and it would have been more difficult with him.

Talking about his goalscoring instincts

Mbappe: I always want to score goals, but the most important thing is the team. I haven't scored with a header since I had a nose injury. We were focused, we didn't doubt ourselves but we had to take our chances. ”

Talk about the use of protective masks

Mbappe: Playing with a protective mask is a complete nightmare. I changed my mask several times because it would feel uncomfortable every time. It's complicated because it limits your field of vision, and sweat can gather there. I felt like I was there, like I was invited to the European Cup as a VIP. I can see people, but it doesn't feel like I'm playing. I'll do it as soon as I can take it off. It's annoying to wear, but I also have to say thank you to the mask.

Talk about the tie-up with Thuram

Mbappe: It shouldn't be him who adapts to me. I need to get used to the people I'm playing with. I know him well and it's easier to know what he likes.

Talk about Umtiti

Kylian Mbappe: Everybody knows he came in with an injury and no one should forget what he did for the national team. Thanks to him, we didn't forget not only his goal, but also his performance. Because he went through a difficult time after that, I have to thank him even more.

Talk about his physical condition and Umtiti's sacrifice in 2018

Mbappe: Physically I feel good, as I said I'm ready to sacrifice for the team. My start to the European Championship wasn't what I wanted it to be. But I'm still here and I want to help the team win the only trophy that I haven't won with the national team.

Has it lost its explosiveness since 2018?

Kylian Mbappe: Every player is evolving and I've prepared my body for a more fulfilling season. Playing at Real Madrid next year, we will probably play in seven competitions. You have to prepare your body. When you're younger, you'll naturally feel lighter, and I'll have time to prepare. ”

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