France will host Italy in the third match of the UEFA Nations League group stage at 02:45 CET (Beijing time) on October 3. Before the match, French forward O. Dembélé attended a press conference. This article covers the second half of the press conference.

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Hello Ousmane, the coach seems very keen to have you play as a striker. How do you think you can perform at the same level for France as you do for Paris Saint-Germain in the number 9 position?

The situation is actually very similar. As I've said, he gives me a lot of freedom. Whether at Paris Saint-Germain or with the national team, I'm surrounded by very talented teammates. During matches, we switch positions frequently – with players like Michaël Olise, Bradley Barcola, or Desiré Doué. We have excellent fluidity and freedom in our attacking play.

As always, I hope to give 100% to demonstrate top-level form. I know I need to provide assists and score goals, and that's what I'm truly passionate about. Yes, I have complete freedom with the French national team, and I feel comfortable and love this team. I'm happy with the joy that football brings.

Hello Ousmane, a follow-up to my colleague's previous question. Seeing you play in a central attacking midfield role for France is a significant change, no doubt about it. Can you explain how Zinedine Zidane first told you about this positional change? Does this new role mean you have additional responsibilities with the national team?

Regarding added responsibility, it's not really increased much. I'm naturally committed to performing well in every match. Additionally, as the coach mentioned in his interview, he wants every player to play in the position they prefer. So he has me playing in the central striker position, which is the role I played most frequently at Paris Saint-Germain. Of course, I can also play on the right wing – there's no problem for me. As I've always emphasized, what matters most is maintaining a high level of play and playing quality football, especially by giving my full effort to help the team.

Hello Ousmane, you and Desiré Doué have known each other for several years. How do you view his development and evolution? How would you explain his occasional inconsistency? For example, three days ago in Brussels he played brilliantly, almost excellently, but sometimes things can be more difficult. You've gone through similar periods in your career. How do you view this phenomenon? How would you assess his overall future potential?

He's developed very well. Since his time at Rennes, he's produced excellent, high-quality performances over several seasons. He joined Paris Saint-Germain at age 20, scored in the Champions League final, and has played in many high-level matches. For us at Paris Saint-Germain, he's an important player, and in my opinion, his growth and progress have been remarkable, outstanding, and extraordinary.

Of course, it's normal for performances to fluctuate over a long season with nearly 80 matches. However, his overall growth trajectory is impressive. He trains hard and works diligently, and for his age, he has great mental maturity. He's an excellent team player who wants to help the team with all his heart. For me, what's most important is maintaining this positive, professional attitude. Regarding his future prospects and career opportunities, I believe they will be bright and excellent.

Hello Ousmane, as one of the senior national team players, you and almost all of your teammates have spent your national team careers under Didier Deschamps' management. So this is undoubtedly a major change. From our external media perspective, when we see nine players rotated in the squad for the second match, with three new players making their debuts, this represents a dramatic and transformative change compared to Deschamps' coaching style. Has anything in your team surprised you? Is there a complete and thorough adjustment compared to what you were accustomed to previously?

There are indeed some changes, but we can't reveal all the internal secrets. However, the coach has already explained this specifically. He wants to observe all players, and these 23 selected players are equally important to him and to the team. This is especially necessary because we just played Turkey last Friday and have to play again on Monday. The schedule is packed, so it's important that every player gets an opportunity to play.

It's crucial to have full confidence in the entire squad, as we have many high-quality and excellent players. As you saw from our two matches against Turkey and Belgium, everyone deserves trust. As the coach emphasized, he has full confidence in these 23 players, and our team is full of excellent players.

Hello Ousmane, what kind of vice-captain are you? More seriously, when you wear this armband and take on this role, do you force yourself to communicate and interact with your teammates more than usual?

I already talk to my teammates plenty! No, no, no. As I said, I'll remain true to myself. I'll chat and interact with everyone. The team has changed significantly during this period, and there are many new faces being called up to the national team for the first time. But we already know each other – whether from the youth academy where we started, like players trained at Rennes' academy, which is excellent, or from our interactions both on and off the pitch. So for the new players, this integration process happens quite naturally. No, I'll remain myself. I don't want to change, and I'll always be there to help my teammates when needed.

Hello Ousmane, you've worked with two outstanding coaches: Didier Deschamps and Luis Enrique. Now with the French national team, given the tremendous symbolic importance of Zinedine Zidane to French football, what is it like to play under his management?

It's a great honour. We all recognize the esteemed status of the coach and the remarkable achievements he has created in football history. For me, receiving guidance from such a great man is truly an honor. He's a true legend. What I need to do is repay his trust with excellent performances on the pitch. Yes, it's truly a great joy.

Hello Ousmane, everyone is well aware of your excellent technical skills and remarkable speed. Do you think your greatest and most important improvement has been your ability to read and understand the game?

Yes, this is an excellent question that I really like. In this area, I've learned and progressed tremendously. I played for FC Barcelona for four or five years, and there I saw many excellent, world-class players, including one who was nearly perfect (referring to Lionel Messi). So I aspired to become a complete, all-around player – someone who can dribble and break through defenses, provide accurate assists, and score goals myself. Today I've developed into the player I've always dreamed of becoming. Yes, this is one of my key strengths now, even though the outside world doesn't acknowledge it as much.

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