After a night spent "savoring" this qualification for the 2022 World Cup, Hugo Lloris presented himself to the press this Sunday.
Next year, he could be the second French player to play in a fourth World Cup finals.
What feeling predominates after this qualification for the 2022 World Cup and the large victory against Kazakstan?
HUGO LLORIS.
The main word is satisfaction.
I also remember the communion with the public, and this great performance, because it is less and less harmless to win on such important scores.
We had this killer spirit, and it made for a very pleasant match for the players and for the spectators of the Parc des Princes.
What is your view on this year 2021 which is coming to an end?
We achieved two of our three goals this year.
In high performance sport it is difficult to win, and even more so to stay on top.
These 10 minutes against Switzerland caused our elimination from the Euro, and moments of doubt followed in September.
But we found our values, and the competition animated us.
This was the case in the second half against Belgium and then against Spain.
Always a great pleasure to win, even more with the jersey of the Blues.
Is Kylian Mbappé an alien?
He was in his garden at the Parc des Princes, and we can see that he is in full confidence.
Like all the French players who participated in the Euro, when we do not meet expectations, there are doubts and questions.
This is what great champions do.
Kylian is made to break records and win titles, he doesn't have to set limits.
Have you already defined your international future after the World Cup and could you want to continue in Blue after Qatar?
It is difficult to project yourself.
Even more than when I was young, I take the competitions one after the other.
We take pleasure in work, in competition, and in suffering, because we have nothing for nothing.
You have to know how to manage these ups and downs to stay at a very high level.
For the moment I do not set myself limits.
Did you sleep well last night or dwell on the fact that you are going to play a fourth World Cup finals?
I savored.
Admittedly this is not a trophy, but you have to savor these moments of sharing with your partners and members of the staff.
There is a lot of work being done, a lot of expectations from the media and the public.
So when you meet the objectives, you have to take the time to savor.
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You will be going to Qatar certainly in March.
Is it a good thing to play where the World Cup is going to be?
It's always a good thing to get an idea of what to expect.
I have never traveled to the Gulf countries, from what we hear, everything is impeccable, and I am sure that they will be keen to highlight their country by organizing one of the most beautiful World Cups in the world. 'story.
How do you analyze the return of Karim Benzema to the French team?
He has an aura on the pitch, he brings something more to the team.
We all agree that his return is marked by his performance.
He's a huge player.
What makes you believe that the France team can win a second consecutive World Cup?
It will take a lot of work to keep our momentum going.
Being the title holder requires even more requirements, but we will have the same objectives as all the great nations.
When we see the potential we can have in terms of quality, we must not set limits.
But you need a well-defined framework.
You always have to look for things, it never comes by itself.
You will be at the end of your contract in June 2022. Where are you in your reflection on the next step in your career?
I know I am in the last phase of my career, I may have 2, 3 or 4 years left.
The contractual situation I am not worried.
My priority is the Spurs, but there will be discussions with the club.
Could you come back to France
to finish your career?
I do not close any doors, I take pleasure in the performance when there is a very specific framework, and a well-defined work philosophy.
The pleasure is also taken in the victories.
I feel very good at Spurs, I'm still looking for a trophy with the club, but that doesn't take away from what we've been able to do well in recent seasons.
