He scored the second goal in the victory against Morocco in the semi-finals of the World Cup, becoming the unexpected hero of the Blues.
The Frankfurt striker, former Nantes player, was at a press conference in Doha this Friday.
Do you have any news of the players who are victims of the virus that is circulating?
RANDAL KOLO MUANI.
There is a little flu spreading but nothing serious.
We will be ready for Sunday.
Are you afraid of being infected?
No.
We all pay attention.
There is a sanitary area set up.
It will be better in the days to come.
Those who are sick stay in their room.
We wash our hands well, we shake hands with our fists.
We are very strict on that.
What does it change for you to have scored a goal in the semi-finals of the World Cup?
It doesn't change anything.
It is a very important goal.
It's a goal we dreamed of.
I am very proud, he makes the French happy.
Do you measure the vertigo of being in the final of the World Cup?
I'm still young.
I take advantage, I take advantage.
a month ago I wasn't here, I took Christopher's place.
I take the minutes given to me, I want to have fun, and play them to the fullest.
What are your memories of the final?
The World Cup is magic.
Everyone is watching, a whole nation.
I thought about it, I dreamed about it.
It is for the people, it is an immense pride.
You come from Bondy, like Kylian Mbappé who hasn't scored for two games.
Are you worried ?
We are all important, all united.
It doesn't change anything for us.
He was very important in this tournament.
He does a great job on my goal.
He is very important in our game, we count on him.
What memories do you have of the World Cup final four years ago?
I was at home in Nantes.
I was alone in the living room watching the game.
Yes alone, I was going on loan to Boulogne sur Mer.
Do you feel the atmosphere changing with this France-Argentina looming?
Not at all.
we are very focused.
We approach it like the other matches.
We train very well, after recovery.
We're all thinking about it, we're ready but we're not too excited.
How do you deal with a hostile audience?
We are used to this kind of atmosphere in our clubs.
It motivates us even if it is not for us.
It does not destabilize us because we are focused on the match.
Who is the favorite of France - Argentina?
There are not any.
Everyone can win.
You have to be ready at the right time.
Is the Gala song after the victories important in your success?
I heard it when I arrived in Frankfurt.
I didn't know her before.
So I hummed it the first time.
It makes everyone happy and makes them smile.
What do you think of Argentina?
It's a big team.
There is Leo Messi, a very, very great player.
It's a team that puts a lot of intensity.
We will be ready for Sunday.
What does Messi represent for you?
We watched it when we were young.
I played against him, it didn't change my life.
I want to have fun against anyone.
It doesn't change anything for me.
The more the World progresses, the more the fight seems intense.
Do you feel that way?
The closer we get to the final, the more tense it gets.
There is a lot of battle, of combat.
It's physical.
What will you do with your bonuses after the World Cup?
I haven't thought of that yet.
The match has not yet passed.
We'll see on Sunday after the game.