Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team, appeared before the media with the victory over the Belgian national team and qualification to the quarter-finals of the European Nations Cup.

Deschamps said in his statements after the match: : “We made progress in performance during the match, and the opponent was clearly cautious, even if they were an attacking team on paper.”

He added: “We did everything we could to create Opportunities and we created many of them. It was a waiting game and we did not fall into their trap and I liked that, but it is clear that you cannot win by possessing the ball alone.”

He continued: “ Even if people expect that we will qualify for the quarter-finals, we have to enjoy this moment. Nothing comes with the click of a button. We are in the quarter-finals now and this is a very important stage.”

He continued: “A friendly fire goal, if it was reversed, means that someone would have shot the ball. Here the best teams are there and we must have the advantage of being able to score. We have been suffering from this since the beginning of the tournament, even though we create a lot of chances. We have to solve it.” This problem is scoring goals.”

Regarding Mbappe and the mask he wears, he said: “Kylian has gotten used to it and is constantly improving with it. We know that sweat can get into the eyes.” Because of this mask, this could affect his vision, but he has gotten used to it. He says that he faces a delay in seeing what surrounds him and will have to get used to it in the coming period.”