France will face Portugal in the upcoming Europa League quarterfinals in the early hours of Saturday morning Beijing time. Before the match, France's core player Mbappe attended a press conference to express his personal views on the upcoming showdown with Crow, as well as his outlook on the team's overall condition and prospects for the match.
Mbappe was full of respect when it came to playing against Crowe. He said, "Crow is a unique player, his achievements and resume are breathtaking. I appreciate what he is doing now and respect what he has done in the past. We keep in touch with each other and I always express my admiration for him. However, in tomorrow's game, we want to win." Mbappe's words revealed his respect for Crowe and also showed his desire to win.
When asked if he wanted to write a legend in Real Madrid like Crow, Mbappe said: "Crow is unique, his achievements can not be copied. I just want to go my own way and leave a brilliant chapter that belongs to me at Real Madrid. But it will be a new and different story." Mbappe's answer shows his humility and confidence, knowing full well that he and Crow are players of different eras with their own missions and paths.
Regarding the changes within the squad, Mbappe expressed his confidence in Kamauenga's possible debut in place of the suspended Rabio. He believes that if Kamauenga plays, the whole team will have faith in him and believe that he will be able to fulfill this important role. In addition, Mbappe spoke about the impact of his mask on the game. He said that although the mask has caused him some inconvenience, it is also an opportunity for him to continue playing for the team without an injury.
Speaking about the keys to the game, Mbappe emphasized the importance of details. According to him, the Europa League is a highly competitive tournament where only the strongest teams can go to the end. And victory or defeat often depends on some tiny details. Therefore, the French team needs to maintain a high degree of concentration and alertness in the game in order to seize every opportunity. At the same time, he also recognized the strength of the Portuguese team, that they are a well-trained and threatening team.
Speaking about France's chances of becoming Euro champions, Mbappe said, "I can't foresee the future, but we have managed to pass all the stages. We will play with the ambition to win the tournament. Right now, we are only focused on the game against Portugal." His answer showed his focus and calmness, and also expressed his confidence and expectations for the team.
Additionally, Mbappe talked about his contribution to the team's offensive depth and his physical condition. He believes that the striker needs to adapt to the changes in his teammates and said that the team has reduced in the depth of the offense. As for his physical state, he admitted that he is not yet fully back to his best, but will try to be physically ready.
Responding to a question about playing against Cairo, Mbappe once again emphasized the overall strength of the Portuguese team. He said that the Portuguese team has many threatening players such as Léo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. At the same time, he also expressed his respect for veteran Pepe and considered it an honor to play against such a legendary player.
Finally, Mbappe spoke about Griezmann's recent situation. He said that Griezmann has been criticized a lot lately, but these criticisms are both difficult and unfair. He believes that Griezmann has done a lot for France and called for more support and encouragement. Mbappe's words revealed a deep affection for his teammates and a sense of responsibility for the team.
