The coach of the Blues responded to the media after the victory against Iceland (2-1) Tuesday evening during the 2e World Cup qualifications 2026.
His match analysis
“The assessment is very positive because we take six points. You can’t face an opponent who had a very low block. We were punished on our only mistake. We had opportunities, and 10 it was more complicated. We are able to do better, it would have taken a little more percussion and speed in the transmission so as not to allow this Icelandic team to be grouped. ”
The whistles against Rabiot … and himself
“Mine, I did not hear them (at the announcement of the teams). I was in the locker room. Adri (Rabiot)? It is for him that it bothers me, he is a player from the French team and it should not happen. It is unacceptable that it can happen, it may be the same who whistled Adrien (Rabiot). He is a player from the French team. I understand the rivalry between the two clubs (OM-PSG), even if he returned everyone with his tackle at the end of the game. I’m not going to complain about the public, I know he supports us. It doesn’t have to be. “
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Marcus Thuram’s match
“He did not succeed everything, he tried a lot, he brought percussion. He is in a different register from the one he occupies in a club. It is also linked to Théo’s position, which brought few offensive percussion. The left side was a bit stopped. (its positioning on the left) I have already done so often as a French team. The idea is to have Théo Hernandez above on the width and Marcus in the axis. He too often had outspoken and back balloons. Marcus puts will, he has not marked, the fault is on him on the penalty. He does not relieve and I know very well that this is not the position he occupies in a club. ”
Tchouameni expulsion
“He will not be there (in October), but there are other players. We will see in a month how it goes. Obviously I prefer to have Aurélien available, which does not detract from what Manu Koné could do. He is underestimated, few people see his matches at AS Roma. It is confident in the recovery of the balloon, in the use too. He takes up space. I’m not going to complain about having good players. “
Mbappé’s match
“It is very good. Whether it is in the head and physically. It is sharp and effective. He was a very good captain on this gathering. He is good and fulfilled, the French team needs Kylian. (He is ahead of Henry in the ranking of the best scorers in the Blues) it’s Kylian. Everything was very quickly, very young, very early for him. Even when it is worse, it is someone who scores goals. Thierry was a very big striker worldwide. Kylian will manage to achieve his goals, he is an extraordinary player. ”
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Olise error on Icelandic goal
“This is a technical error, we cannot blame him after all he did in the first match. Michael is also radiant, with activity, he was heckled, I am very satisfied with what he does. He stores even more confidence. ”
Worthy in front of Hernandez
“We must take into account the Théo’s situation. It is not at the top of its form. This is why I chose Lucas (worthy) against Ukraine. There is competition, it has always been. Théo could pass in front, in a month I do not know how it will be, but he needs to chain matches and find the pace. ”
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The goal refused to Icelanders
“The referee made his decision, that is favorable to us (fault on Konaté in the 88e minute). So. I did not review the actions. I understand that my Icelandic counterpart is disappointed or angry. ”
