2024-03-19 18:19:04
16:52
This is the end of the press conference!
Thank you all for following the press conferences of Adrien Rabiot and Warren Zaire-Emery in Clairefontaine.
16:52
“It would be an honor” to participate in the Games for Rabiot
“Personally, of course it would be a pleasure to compete in the Olympic Games. We rarely have the opportunity, and in Paris, it will be exceptional. If that were to happen, I’m not the only one to decide. It’s quite complicated given that it doesn’t fall on Fifa dates. We know that for clubs it remains very complicated. Of course it would be a pleasure, an honor even to participate. This will be a discussion to have, but right now it’s not. I didn’t receive a phone call but if that were to happen my personal desire would be to participate. »
16:48
And about a future at PSG?
“Since I left for Juve, every summer my name has been associated with PSG. It’s very flattering, on the one hand. Afterwards, it still remains complicated when we know how it ended. Of course, in football you shouldn’t close any doors, but that won’t be my priority. »
16:44
Rabiot “in no hurry to make a decision” on his future
“For the moment, I have not decided on my future. Last year I stayed at Juventus knowing that I wouldn’t play in the European Cup. Next season, we should play in the Champions League and participate in the Club World Cup. These are things that factor into my decision. But I am waiting to be able to finish the season and I will discuss with the club, I will see at that time. I’m in no hurry to make a decision. » The player hopes that his future will be sealed with the start of the Euro.
16:43
WZE, “ahead” in its generation according to Rabiot
“Warren, he is ready, he is ahead of his generation,” assures Adrien Rabiot. I sometimes watch PSG matches, and primarily what the midfielders do. What makes Warren at his age, in a team as important as PSG, with the pressure we know… I think he has a very big future ahead of him. He works, I encourage him to continue like that.”
16:41
Rabiot does not see himself replacing Griezmann in the game
“There are players in the group more similar to Antoine in terms of football (than me). If I had to take the role of Antoine, I wouldn’t choose me,” explains Rabiot.
16:38
Rabiot not against earning less money
“Personally, I could earn less money if there were fewer matches, but I don’t think that is necessarily linked,” explained Rabiot on the number of matches per season, intended to increase with, among other things, the World Cup clubs.
16:37
Maignan, “a complete goalkeeper” for Rabiot
“Maignan is a leader, he’s a leader. He has an important personality in a group. He is one of the best in his position, he has always performed well, he is very good on penalties. He’s a very complete goalkeeper, he doesn’t make any noise but he works and he’s where he needs to be. »
16:36
Not possible to recreate the conditions of a penalty shootout for Rabiot
“Working on penalties, on the technical gesture yes. Recreating the conditions at this precise moment is not possible,” explains Adrien Rabiot, when asked about the penalty shootout exercise.
16:34
Rabiot on Mbappé and the Olympics
“First of all, I don’t know where he’s going to go, where he’s going to play next season. If he is going to make the Olympic Games, I cannot answer you on that,” explains Adrien Rabiot
16:33
“Vulnerabilities to exploit” against Germany
“Matches between France and Germany are never friendly matches,” smiles Adrien Rabiot. We have not yet studied their team at the moment but it is certain that there will be flaws to exploit. »
16:32
“I hope the sanction will be reduced”, for Pogba, assures Rabiot
“Paul, it’s quite a shame what’s happening,” recognizes Rabiot. Of course, we are in contact, we talk regularly. He is still in Turin. I know that he was waiting to have the exact reasons for the suspension to be able to appeal. I hope that the sanction will be reduced, from what Paul told me, for me, taking 4 years in this case is a bit excessive. I hope they will review the sanction.”
16:30
On the absence of Antoine Griezmann
“We will have to see what the coach puts in place (…). It may be necessary to animate differently, perhaps with a less unrestrained player, let’s say. These are friendly matches, which allow the coach to test things. »
16:29
On Juve’s absence from the European Cup
“I have always played the European Cup since I started professionally. I am used to these seasons where we have several matches per week, explains Rabiot. I play football to compete in the best competitions and to enjoy it to the fullest. I really hope to absolutely play it again next season. »
16:27
“I’m fine,” assures Rabiot about his injury
“I’m fine,” the player begins. I dislocated my big toe on my right foot. I played again on Sunday for half an hour and I am therefore fit to play. The coach can use me as he wishes! »
16:26
Adrien Rabiot arrived at a press conference
Time for questions/answers with the Juventus Turin midfielder
16:16
It’s over for Warren Zaire-Emery
Adrien Rabiot must speak in a few moments.
16:13
On the departure of Kylian Mbappé from PSG
“There are many leaders before me,” smiles WZE, when asked about the role he could take on next season at PSG… And continues: “How could I answer you… Kylian, it’s certain that we would like him keep at the club. He is one of the best players in the world, if not the best. This leadership role, for me, if it comes it will be naturally. As I did with the Hopes, I was given confidence so that I could then speak, I express myself, I say things. It will be done the same way I think. »
16:11
Warren “feels good” at right back
“As a right-back I feel good, in midfield too. No matter where I am, I will give everything, said the player. I won’t say that I have role models but I looked at all the players a bit, I take from them and I try to be the best possible. »
16:10
On the rhythm and sequence of matches
“I’m quite young so a little carefree, I don’t often ask myself questions,” answers Warren Zaire-Emery. I often give my all and do the maximum possible, then… we’ll see. »
16:08
“It’s not up to me to speak”, on Kylian Mbappé’s desire to participate in the Olympics, responds WZE
“Kylian, I am with him every day, he is a world-class player, he gives everything, he has an obsession with goals and an obsession with making others score. But for his participation in the Olympics, it is not for me to speak. I’ll leave that for others. »
16:06
WZE on the absence of Antoine Griezmann
“Antoine, he talks with everyone. He’s a bit like the elder here, he’s there with everyone, he gives advice to everyone,” Zaire-Emery began.
On the pitch: “we have other players who can replace him, there are very good players. All the backgrounds of the team play in very high level clubs. It’s not a problem, we will give everything to win the two upcoming matches. »
16:05
Zaire-Emery is “not afraid” to follow the Euro and the Olympics
“It’s true that there are a lot of matches. (…) Personally it doesn’t scare me, I’m here to play football and give my all. If I participate in the Olympics, I will be very happy,” explained the player.
16:03
“It’s not me who chooses,” explains Zaire-Emery on the Olympics
“I really want to participate in competitions like that, now I don’t know where I will be,” explained the player. We have to see, in any case I would give everything and no matter where I am, I will be happy. I will be there to give everything for the France team. If it’s possible why not, but it’s not me who chooses. »
16:01
The press conference begins!
Warren Zaire-Emery is the first of the two players to be present.
15:57
Guendouzi called after Griezmann’s package
Coach Didier Deschamps decided to call Mattéo Guendouzi to replace the Madrilenian. At 24, the Lazio Rome midfielder returns to the French team after a year and a half of absence.
15:53
The new Blues jersey
15:48
Zaire-Emery and Rabiot expected
The two midfielders are expected at a press conference from 4 p.m.
15:40
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