On the eve of the Euro 1/8 finals, France captain Mbappe attended a press conference to share his journey after his nose injury and his thoughts on the upcoming match.
For the experience of nose injury, Mbappe said that at first did not realize the seriousness, until he saw himself in the mirror to feel scared, and even worried that his journey to the European Cup is over. However, he relied on the tenacity of willpower and love of soccer, overcame the injury, and in the game against Poland
The comeback of the game showed his toughness and determination.
Talking about the different masks used in the game, Mbappe admits that it is a huge challenge for him. Not only do the masks restrict vision, but they also cause sweat to build up, which affects match form. Despite this, he insists on wearing it as it is the only way he can continue to play. He emphasized that the mask will not be an excuse for his poor performance and that he will give his best to every game.
On the issue of France's difficulty in scoring, Mbappe believes that the team needs to take better chances. He believes that as the game progresses, the team will gradually find its form and make some achievements in the offensive end. At the same time, he also pointed out that the performance in the group stage was not ideal, but the team has realized the problem and is ready to show a better version of itself in the knockout stage.
Mbappe spoke highly of the strength of the Belgian team. He believes that although the Belgian team has lost some important players, the new generation of players has emerged, full of desire and vigor. He emphasized that it will be a tough game, but the French team is ready to go all out for victory.
Mbappe showed maturity and calmness when talking about a potential personal clash with a Belgian player. He stated that he can control his emotions and will not shy away from fighting for headers or other physical confrontations because of his nose injury. He emphasized that he is willing to give everything for this national team jersey and is looking forward to showing the best of himself in the game.
Finally, Mbappe expressed his desire and acceptance of the pressure of the knockout stage. He believes that this is a new tournament and needs to be dealt with at full strength. He believes that France has the personnel and squad to meet the challenge and will prove themselves in the tournament. He called on the fans to continue to support the team and work together for France's victory.
