Paris (AFP)
Nicolas Batum (captain of the France team): "We never knew how to respond aggressively, both in offense and defense, they deserve to win, they clearly deserve the victory today." They made the same trip, we were on the same plane, we did the same course on both sides, we let some free throws, they were much more ready, there was one more game, we had to move on, beat Australia. We have not been good tonight, we have not been ourselves ... Argentina has been great, we must not decompose because there is still Australia to beat. " (at the microphone of Canal + Sports)
Rudy Gobert (pivot of the French team): "Disappointment, it was a big game for us, we knew we could do something that had never been done before and they were better than us, everything I think they were more invested than us, they wanted more than us this game, we have to give them credit, they're a very good team, they did what they had to do and they we have come out of our game Bronze medal, even if we have already done it once, it is rather unique.We have a day to swallow the pill and be ready for Australia. (at the microphone of M6)
Nando de Colo (leader or back of the France team) at the microphone of M6: "Of course it's a big disappointment but I think they deserve a lot more than us this victory.From the beginning to the end they have played their game and we followed, there was not a moment when we tried to revolt Against a team that plays aggressive and in addition that plays well in basketball, it's complicated. is a goal, it's still a medal, we tried to go as far as possible in this competition but it's not over yet tonight's defeat puts us in a shot but we will continue to be together for this last match ". (at the microphone of M6)
Frank Ntilikina (leader of the France team): "I think it was more physical, they were more aggressive than us, that's what paid for them. They did a great match, we do not deserve to win The pace is very high in this competition, it's the rule of the game for them too, even if they had two days off It's a small detail, in matches like that you have to be mentally strong "(at the microphone of Canal + Sports)
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