On July 2nd, in the Euro quarterfinals, France narrowly defeated Belgium 1-0. The Man of the Match, Koundé, gave a post-match interview.
About France’s Performance
Koundé: “I want to win the Euros, to win more matches, and not just me, the whole team is focused on this. This was our best performance since the start of the tournament. We created many chances, even if we didn’t convert all of them, but importantly, we won.”
About His Contribution Tonight
Koundé: “My main task is defending, but when there’s space to push forward, I try to contribute to the attack. Against Belgium, with Doku often not tracking back, I made good use of the space behind him.”
About Belgium’s Performance
Koundé: “Belgium’s performance was unexpected. I thought they would be more attacking. Looking at their squad, I felt they had great goal-scoring potential. But in this match, their defense was stronger than their attack; they were a team that defended better than they attacked.”
About His Form
Koundé: “Injuries affected me before, and I wasn’t at my best after returning. That wasn’t the real me. After self-reflection, I identified my weaknesses and immediately worked on improving. Now, I feel much better, knowing that the coach and my teammates trust me. I’m living in the best moments, I’m at the peak of my career.”
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