Q: Why did you recall Olivier Giroud after Karim Benzema's withdrawal?

have an important role to play, I am sure.

(Giroud) had this status for many years.

The question is not the relational, it is not Karim, Kylian (Mbappé) or whoever it is, it goes further than that.

It's in relation to the use, to his playing time. Everything is possible, but I consider that humanly, for a player accustomed to a status, it will be very difficult to have less.

The attackers of the France team, Olivier Giroud (g) and Karim Benzema, in training, on June 1, 2021 in Nice, on the eve of their friendly match against Wales FRANCK FIFE AFP

Q: How do you feel about Jonathan Clauss' joy at the announcement of his summons?

A: "I saw his joy, his pride, that of all the people who are close to him and that of his supporters. There are a lot of emotions but I'm not here to give gifts. You don't have to don't forget that he's there because he deserves it. The story is good because it's not a usual course, he arrived late at the very top level. But it's not Jonathan's party, it's not is not his jubilee, he must not consider it as an end even if it was not necessarily programmed. He must consider it as a step. He will have playing time too. It is not easy to ignore the emotional side, but the only truth is the ground. That's what brought him here, that's the only reason he's here."

Lensois defender Jonathan Clauss, congratulated by his teammates, after opening the scoring against Lyon, during the 25th day of Ligue 1, February 19, 2022 at the Bollaert-Delélis Stadium FRANCOIS LO PRESTI AFP / Archives

Q: Why did you choose William Saliba to replace Benjamin Pavard?

A: "We have been following him for a while, he is with the Espoirs. He knows this role well, in a similar system (with Marseille). He is a good defender in the duel, he is fast, he has a good game head, he exudes a lot of serenity, even if these players sometimes have small excesses in the recovery. He is one of these young players, there are others. Obviously, the France A team has priority, but in this position among the four, five players available to the Espoirs, they can all be holders there."

Marseille defender William Saliba, during the round of 16 second leg of the Europa League Conference against Basel in Switzerland, March 17, 2022 Fabrice COFFRINI AFP / Archives

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