As on the eve of each match of this World Cup, Hugo Lloris appeared before the press this Friday in Doha.
The opportunity for the goalkeeper and captain of the Blues to dwell on the importance of Saturday's match against Denmark (5 p.m.).
In the event of victory, the tricolor players would already have qualified for the round of 16.
Do you have a sense of revenge after the last two defeats against Denmark?
HUGO LLORIS.
It's still another competition, but it sets the level of our opponent.
Denmark is a very competitive team, capable of challenging the best.
We have been warned but we don't need any additional motivation at this stage.
We are aware of the importance of tomorrow's match, it will be a difficult match, we will have to be ready.
(...) A big mountain awaits us and we will need a big performance to win.
It will be a fight because the Danes, with the point taken against Tunisia, are under the obligation of a result.
This could be an interesting game to watch and play.
We will have to do what is necessary on the ground.
What changes the return of Raphaël Varane?
Within the group he brings his serenity, his calm, his experience, he is a quiet strength.
He also brings his voice into the locker room, he is a leader.
He has been with the France team for years.
He plays an important role in the team.
We will need all our strength and, above all, we can feel it!
Despite the fear of missing the World Cup, he is well, ready to help the team.
We feel he is ready to fight for the team.
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How do you judge the evolution of Adrien Rabiot?
Can he become the middle leader?
Much has been made of the absences of N'Golo Kanté and Paul Pogba who for several years have been major elements of the French team in midfield.
But we forgot that other players could take their responsibilities.
Adrien has this profile.
With what he is doing with Juve, the World Cup comes at the right time.
He demonstrated his qualities against Australia by scoring when the France team was a little less well and by delivering this decisive pass for Olivier Giroud.
We know his talent, his ability to work a lot.
He does a lot of runs, technically he's a very elegant player too.
He can help our team go far.
Speaking of Brazil, what did you think of Richarlison's stunning goal on Thursday night?
And, Neymar, out injured, is he essential for this World Cup?
Neymar is an icon of world football, but I'm not going to expand further because I don't know the severity of his injury.
Regarding Richarlison, I am very happy for him.
He may not be the most anticipated player, but he has great qualities.
He scored what is certainly the best goal of the tournament so far, it's a good thing for him.
We know Brazil and its favorite status, they did what it took to start this World Cup in the best way.
Is it difficult for a captain to answer all the questions around the pitch?
You may lose some energy.
It remains personal, these are positions taken by other players but I remain focused on the most important thing for us, which is the game and the football.
These are the reasons that bring us here.
The best way to represent our country is through performances, emotions and that goes through results.
We, the French, have chosen to go down this path.
What is your feeling about this band?
To go far in the competition, it is better to have a group that lives well, with good energy, a good state of mind, and this is the case.
Despite the circumstances, we always responded in the best way.
We can really judge the value of this group when we face difficulties and go further in the competition.
We have a good base camp, a good training center.
We just have to focus on sleep, recovery and the quality of our training.
I see young people involved, who go to the gym in the morning without even being asked, it shows their involvement, the right state of mind.
It is very good.
What can you say about Antoine Griezmann and his role on the pitch?
I especially see Antoine with a smile, he makes the effort offensively and defensively.
Being at the heart of the game allows him to connect with each other, that's where he expresses himself best.
We could see him against Australia, he is a team player but it was only his first match.
We must give continuity to the last performance.
