Warren Zaire-Emery’s reputation extends beyond the borders of France. In an interview given to the Italian newspaper Tuttosport which included him in its GoldenBoy list, which is intended to be the equivalent of the Ballon d’Or among world football hopefuls, the Parisian prodigy opens up. Without hiding.
The France A team
Chosen as captain of the Espoirs by Thierry Henry, Warren Zaire-Emery could soon be summoned by Didier Deschamps. Perhaps from November 9, the day the next list of the Blues is announced. ” My goals? First of all being called up to the French team, assumes Le Parisien, born March 8, 2006. I wouldn’t mind beating Camavinga’s record (youngest player called up for Blue since 1945 at 17 years, 9 months and 29 days ). Then, the Champions League, the Euro and of course the Golden Boy. Without forgetting Ligue 1.” Before adding: “compliments are pleasing and make you proud. But tomorrow is another day. Tomorrow means getting on the field early and practicing, practicing, practicing. Work is fundamental. Only in this way can we improve. »
Its positioning on the ground.
“On the pitch, all I think about is getting the ball,” explains Warren Zaire-Emery. Recover it, restart the action and if possible provide as many assists as possible to my teammates. » Asked about his match against AC Milan (3-0) during which he was named player of the match, he remains modest: “I gave everything, like in every match. I always try to give my best, in any match in any competition. I am ambitious, I set goals and I aim to achieve them. »
His models
“I don’t have an idol. I say it sincerely. I always preferred to go down the street and play with childhood friends in Montreuil rather than watch the matches, confesses “WZE”. Now I watch them, but as a football lover. Without having an idol” Relaunched on Kylian Mbappé, he nevertheless admits his admiration: “He is a complete player, who knows how to do everything. One of the best strikers in the world of all time. »
The incidents ahead of OM-OL
In Italy, the serious incidents before Marseille-Lyon on Sunday and the spectacular facial injury to Fabio Grosso also made noise. Questioned the day after these excesses, Zaire-Emery gave his opinion: “I believe that football has nothing to do with these bad things. It’s a pretext. True fans cannot witness such horrors.”
