Ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain, France midfielder Tchouameni granted an interview.

On the match:

The conditions today are excellent, and the playing conditions are also very good. I've worked very hard to get back with the team as quickly as possible. Now, I'm ready.

You know the Spanish mentality very well because you play for Real Madrid. There's been some back-and-forth and provocations this week. Have you discussed these within the team? What have you said? Please be frank.

Honestly, it's part of the game, and we enjoy this atmosphere. We know it will be an important match against a strong opponent, but we are more focused on ourselves. We are very clear about our abilities, and we need to perform at the level we should.

You are also very familiar with Lamine Yamal, as he plays for Barcelona. So, what aspects of this player are not visible to spectators in the stands or those watching on TV? What aspects does the French team need to pay attention to on the field tonight?

We know Lamine is one of the best players in the world, and he proves it every time he plays. We also have great players in our team. We will face an excellent collective with very talented players. As I said, we need to perform at our best, maintain a compact defense, and continue to deliver our performance in attack.

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