Lamine Yamal<\/strong>, who claimed that France should fear facing Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“We don’t pay attention to what is said outside the pitch. The important thing happens on the field. We are France and we fear no one,” he pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Za\u00efre-Emery recalled that similar situations have already occurred in other important clashes and highlighted that the group is completely focused on the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Respect for Spain and for Lamine Yamal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Despite the French team’s confidence, the midfielder praised the quality of the Spanish national team and, in particular, the young Lamine Yamal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We all know Lamine’s enormous qualities, but Spain does not depend on a single player. They have world-class footballers in every position, just like us,” he commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, he highlighted that France has a deep squad, with several offensive alternatives and players capable of making a difference off the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the Euro Cup rematch in mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Za\u00efre-Emery acknowledged that the elimination suffered against Spain in Euro 2024 serves as additional motivation for the French team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We want revenge. Spain has many virtues with the ball, but we are a fast team, strong in duels, and we know how to compete. The goal is clear: to win and qualify for the final,” he expressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, he highlighted that, although France has a young squad, its players have accumulated experience in high-stakes matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are a young team, but with mature players who are accustomed to these types of matches. We are going to do everything possible to reach the final,” he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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