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Lucas Hernandez "thinks in Spanish" but expresses in French his joy at being in the semifinals of the World Cup. The defender of the Blues does not intend to stop so well and clearly badumes the ambitions to win the competition.
Do you realize that you are in the semifinals of the World Cup?
LUCAS HERNANDEZ. Everything is happening fast. It's incredible. Six months ago, I did not even imagine in selection and there we are in the semi-finals. You have to enjoy it and have fun because maybe it will never happen again. We know we can be world champion, we have two games left. It will be complicated but nothing is impossible. Why not dream?
The party seemed quieter than the success against Argentina, why?
We played a big game against Argentina. Again, we made a big game. But we are aware that the half is approaching very quickly. We are already thinking about this match because it will be very hard. We know that the delay is short, we are aware of it. That's why as soon as the match was over, we thought of something else. We're already focused on this next game.
How do you explain the effectiveness of the defense when you have very little experience in common?
It's not just us four. The work the team is doing defensively is incredible. We work a lot the defensive aspect, it shows on the ground. We are strong, it is difficult to put goals. It starts with the attackers. We work on it and we do it well. It works. We must continue in this line. Offensively, we will always have opportunities with the talents we have before.
What dangers does Belgium present?
This is a great selection. They are great individuals like Hazard or Lukaku. It will be necessary to be very attentive because they project very quickly. We know our strengths, we will try to be very focused to beat them. It will not be easy for them either. It will be 50/50. There is no favorite in a semifinal. They are ahead in the Fifa ranking, but we are also a great nation.
Is it peculiar to face Thierry Henry, who will be on the bench of Belgium?
All the French know that it is a very great player, a football icon. We hope he will not win this half. We want to win it and it will also make him happy because he is also French.
Where does the mood of this team come from?
We have a big band where we live hear all very well. Life is incredible. It's on the ground and everything is easier. The life of the group is important in a team like that. We did not start in the best way against Australia. We knew we had not made a good match. Then we saw a team against Peru. From the 8th, another competition started and we saw a strong team mentally and physically. You will still see him again in the semifinals.
Where does this belief that you can win the World Cup come from?
We are all great and ambitious players and when we start a competition like the World Cup we all want to win. We know that it is not easy but we give everything for. We are closer than ever. Against Belgium, you will see eleven dogs on the field plus substitutes to beat Belgium and go to the final.
How to block Eden Hazard?
It will be necessary to be very concentrated. We have already eliminated the best player in the world in 8th against Argentina. Leo Messi did not touch the ball. We'll try to get as few balls as possible.
What is Didier Deschamps's part in this French team's career?
He is a very close coach of his players. Like all coaches who have been players, he knows us very well, he knows how we think and how we are. He is very attentive to everything so that we are well physically and mentally. He gives a lot of advice. He is a very great coach. I learned a lot from him
What does Emmanuel Macron's trip to the semi-finals represent?
The fact that our president is present is something very big. It is a pride for all of us to represent our country. We will give everything for our country, for the people who are behind us and who support us from France. I hope the president will be able to celebrate with us in the locker room.
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