Didier Deschamps presents the challenge against Spain. The French coach spoke at a press conference on the eve of the European Championship semi-final: “All the Spanish teams had this ability to have great mastery. The midfield is a strong point, with Rodri in particular. This is the team that dominated the most and left the best impression on everyone. Maignan? He is a top-level goalkeeper, he has a great presence on the goal line, he is comfortable in the area, on the ground. We won’t find out today. Mbappé? He had been coming for 110 minutes, it was already difficult during extra time.
There is no point in him staying on the pitch with negative feelings. We have done everything to get him back, I am convinced that he will be at his best from the start. It is not only linked to the last match, but to everything he had before: the end of the season, the back problem, the trauma he had to his nose. For him, it could have ended here. You have to move forward, get used to the new conditions. He will do everything to be at his best.
He has a new situation, wearing a mask leads to a changed vision. It was a big shock, we had to get over it. The hematoma has resolved and every day that passes his nose is stronger. Laporte? He made this choice, good for him. The most important thing is that he is happy. I have no regrets, the important thing is that he knows how to deal with this situation well and I think that is the case”.