Désiré Doué plays down France's World Cup favourites status ahead of their match against Paraguay on Saturday, July 4th.
What happened?
France opened their tournament with a win over Senegal and then beat Iraq, Norway, and Sweden to reach the round of 16.
Désiré Doué underlined that the team does not feel pressure regarding their favourites status.
"We don't really feel any pressure regarding our status as favourites," Doué said.
Why it matters for Désiré Doué
Doué emphasized the team's focus on themselves and their overall quality, rather than relying on individual players like Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 6 goals in 4 games.
"Defensively, we're very strong. We have excellent midfielders and the best forwards in the world," Doué said.
What comes next?
France will face Paraguay, who eliminated Germany on penalties in the round of 32, and Doué expects a tough match.
"They're a good team. We've watched match highlights, and they have quality players," Doué said.
The match against Paraguay will take place on Saturday, July 4th, at Philadelphia Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 23.00 CEST.
Désiré Doué is ready to give 100% whenever he gets the chance.
France's squad has a good balance of players, and Doué believes this will be key to their success.
The team's coach has built a squad of 26 players, with everyone having a role to play.
Désiré Doué and France will need to build on "patience and intensity" to win against Paraguay.
The team is focused on themselves and their own game, rather than worrying about their favourites status.
The upcoming match against Paraguay will be a challenging one for France, but Désiré Doué is confident in his team's abilities.
The match will be played on Saturday, July 4th, at Philadelphia Stadium.
Désiré Doué and France are ready for their match against Paraguay, and they will need to be at their best to win.
The team's overall quality and balance will be key to their success in the tournament.
The World Cup is an important tournament for France, and Désiré Doué is eager to make a good impression.
The team's focus on themselves and their own game will be crucial in their upcoming matches.
Désiré Doué is a key player for France, and his performance will be important in the team's success.
The team's match against Paraguay will be a challenging one, but Doué is confident in his team's abilities.