french striker Ousmane Dembele admitted his praise for Argentina captain Lionel Messi who, for his career, “deserves a World Cup”, while acknowledging that “France deserves it too” for the work they have done since the start of the championship. “, he confirmed on the eve of the Qatar 2022 final.
“Messi is difficult to compete with, we will do everything possible to make sure he touches the least number of balls. He is very dangerous. Today we are in the final of the World Cup, we are fighting for our team, our country. Have been.” For all the way we have traveled since the beginning. With Messi’s wonderful career, he deserves to win the World Cup, but France deserves it too,” he added. Ousmane Dembele at a press conference, who worked with Lionel Messi in Barcelona.
The Frenchman recalled their four seasons together at Barcelona before meeting them in the final world cup qatar 2022 and highlighted Messi’s relationship with the rest of the squad.
“I had wonderful years at Barcelona with Messi, he is an extraordinary player, one of the ones who made me love Barca along with Andres Iniesta. I am very happy to have him as a team-mate. In the dressing room he is very He is a simple person.” Very calm, which helps the youth a lot. I remember that because he just came in and I was sitting next to him in the locker room, he gave me a lot,” he said.
Dembele, key for France in Qatar 2022
Ousmane Dembele analyzed his role in the France team, where he admitted he felt “important”. since the beginning of Qatar 2022 is a starter in the offensive plan of Didier Deschamps.
“I have a lot of fun on the field, especially helping Jules (Kunde) in defense and helping Antoine (Griezmann) a little bit as well. Every time someone tackles the ball or recovers the ball, we a- encourage others. I feel important in the team, helping the group and so far it has worked for us,” he said.
“I think I can do even better, especially in attack. We always want to be decisive: score and make decisive passes, but the team is more important. Every time I come to help Jules or Antoine, So I tell myself it’s because of me.” The team and I don’t think about my individual stats. Later, it’s true, I missed a goal, but with one game left, we’ll see”, he added.
France with casualties in Qatar 2022 final?
About the virus affecting some of his teammates during this World Cup, Ousmane Dembele He didn’t show concern and wanted to reassure his fans.
“We are not afraid of the virus. Upamecano or Rabiot had a headache and a little stomachache. I made some tea for them and they were better. I hope everyone is fine and ready for the final. We are not worried. Day after day, he was much better, he is stronger,” he said.
In the end, Dembele did not want to be drawn into controversy and avoided talking about the Argentine’s critical game. “Argentinas don’t do it out of spite. In football you have to be aggressive and receptive. We hope to counteract them, play a good game and respond on Sunday. I hope it will be a good final.” “, he sentenced.
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Croatia against Morocco and France against Argentina, last matches of Qatar 2022
The last two matches of the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be played. After the semi-final results, Morocco and Croatia will clash in the third and fourth place matches on Saturday, December 17. For their part, in the most important match of the tournament, France and Argentina will clash for their third star.