This is also how we recognize the elegance of a 2018 world champion. When his name was whispered to keep the goals for the French Olympic team during the next Paris Olympics, Hugo Lloris politely, but firmly, closed the cage.
If his ex-teammates in Blue, Kylian Mbappé or Antoine Griezmann are more than interested in extending their summer after Euro 2024 until the Olympic Games, Lloris preferred to be clear.
“Honestly, it’s not in my plans today,” the 37-year-old native of Nice clearly indicated on Wednesday evening during a video exchange on the Équipe channel.
“I will still remind you that it has been eight months since I played an official match.
»
At Tottenham, Lloris had a complicated end of summer and autumn.
Having become a substitute for Spurs, the goalkeeper finally left the London club to attack MLS and join Los Angeles FC during the winter transfer window.
And the former Lyonnais noted that during the Paris Games, from July 26 to August 11, his Californian club will be in full regular season during the summer.
💬Hugo Lloris: “the #Olympics are not in my plans.”
Asked about his desire to participate in the Paris Olympic Games, the 37-year-old goalkeeper admits not thinking about it seriously.🤔#EDC pic.twitter.com/AcBPOs37Ff
— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) January 24, 2024
“I will gradually resume to regain a good level of performance,” continued Hugo Lloris.
Games ?
“It’s not my priority at all.
I don't think it's in the best interest of the team.
»
As an informed observer, Lloris also knows that the French Olympic team, which will be led by Thierry Henry, does not suffer from a qualitative problem at the goalkeeper position.
Two great French hopes are perfectly capable of keeping the French goals next summer.
Lucas Chevalier from Lille and Guillaume Restes from Toulouse.