The French Hopes team, which defies Germany in the Euro semi-finals on Thursday (9 p.m.), has been based on its strength of character since the start of the tournament.
The French Espoirs team, which faces Germany in the semi-finals of Euro-2025 Wednesday in Kosice (Slovakia), “the rage not to lose“Said his coach on Tuesday, Gérald Batic, in reference to the many reversals of situations he has experienced since his taking office in August.
«In November, we were led twice 2-0 against Italy and against Germany (before equalizing in friendly matches, note) and I had felt a big strength of character. We had this rage not to lose, and we built on this state of mind. We have this faith and this mind which allow us to stay in the matches, to come back and to seek the joys in the last seconds“He explained at a press conference.
“The best is not to get used to that”
Since the start of the Slovak Euro, the Blueberries have been led twice 2-1 at the start of the last ten minutes before winning 3-2 each time at the end of the regulation time: first in the group phase against Georgia and then in the quarterfinals against Denmark. Thanks to these two meetings, she is the most prolific team of the tournament from the 80th minute since the start of the Euro, registering five goals: by Johann Lepenant (89th) and Thierno Barry (90th+12) against Georgia, Matthis Abline (82nd) against Poland and Quentin Merlin (84th) and Mathys Tel (85th).
«The best is not to get used to this, and to be able to finish the match as soon as possible“, Even temperate the defender Castello Lukeba. “”But it is true that it shows a very strong character in the team, and it is rather positive for the future.»
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