Kylian Mbappe is very excited to face Poland, according to Aurelien Tchouameni, who also defends France against critics at Euro 2024.

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In the lead-up to France’s final Euro 2024 group game against Poland, Kylian Mbappe’s determination to play despite his broken nose has been praised by his club and country teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. The draw with the Netherlands showcased France’s progress towards the knockout stages of the tournament.

Mbappe, although remaining on the bench throughout the Dutch encounter, participated in the warm-up with his teammates. However, he did get a chance to showcase his skills in a practice match against Paderborn’s under-21 side, where he reportedly scored twice while wearing his famous mask.

Tchouameni expressed his confidence in Mbappe’s eagerness to play in the upcoming match, stating, “I think everyone knows he is really eager to play in the next match.” Despite his discomfort with the mask, Tchouameni believes it won’t affect Mbappe’s performance on the field.

Meanwhile, Tchouameni, who replaced Mbappe in the starting line-up for the Netherlands clash, addressed concerns about France’s performances so far. With Poland already eliminated, the final round of Group D games will determine the qualifiers. Tchouameni emphasized his focus on winning, regardless of the team’s style of play.

He stated, “Some people want to win and do so by playing well, and others just want to win. Personally, I just want to win, whether we play well or not.” Tchouameni highlighted the importance of winning and accumulating three points, as that is what will be remembered in their careers.

Acknowledging the desire for attractive football, Tchouameni recognized that France may not be the team that plays the best football, but they consistently reach the latter stages of tournaments. He concluded, “Maybe we are not the team that plays the best football, but we are the ones who are most often in the latter stages, and that is the main thing for me.