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“
Incredible!
I saw her in goal.
It came out of nowhere... Exceptional
!”
Ibrahima Konaté is not the type to hide when he faces the microphones and his reaction when commenting on Mike Maignan's stoppage at the very end of the match against Ireland once again attests to this.
All the Blues interviewed before leaving Dublin on Monday evening hailed the fabulous parade of their doorman, synonymous with a clean sheet and a success snatched at the last second.
"
He made a grand save, he is the man of the match
", admits, handsome player, striker Benjamin Pavard.
“
I'm not necessarily surprised because I know the qualities of Mike
, he has shown it since he has been in the selection, adds Aurélien Tchouaméni, placid.
Now he has the opportunity to demonstrate it as a starter, it's good for the France team
.
At a press conference, Stephen Kenny also congratulated the AC Milan goalkeeper, describing his gesture as “
incredible and exceptional
”.
Mike Maignan congratulated by his partners.
FRANCK FIFE / AFP
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Opinion shared by Didier Deschamps, happy to be able to count on such a doorman as a successor to Hugo Lloris.
A real luxury.
And above all a fabulous chance for the Blues.
“
It's an exceptional stop.
I'm not surprised because I know what Mike is capable of,
points out the coach.
He has all the qualities, the stature and the mind because he is a leader.
Through the penalties he saved, but especially that shot which is worth more than the penalty (stopped against the Netherlands)… I had no doubts or uncertainty about his transfer of power with Hugo (Lloris).
When he's in full possession of his means, it's at a very high level.
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