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The day after the very large victory against Ukraine (7-1), Paul Pogba appeared very relaxed and serene at a press conference.
The ManU midfielder is very complimentary about his Rennes teammate Camavinga: “He's young, it's like Kylian, you don't speak of age (laughs).
They are in the same bag, they have a serenity and a maturity at that age that I did not have.
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He also planned on the upcoming matches against PSG in the Champions League: “Now we are talking with the finalists of the Champions League, a team which is today stronger.
But we also got stronger.
It will be a game to watch given the history of the last game and of course the transfer of Edinson [Cavani].
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There are smiles, mimicry and words that do not deceive.
In the aftermath of the France team's large victory against Ukraine in a friendly match in which he took part by entering along the way, Paul Pogba appeared very relaxed and serene at a press conference.
It must be said that after 16 months of absence in EDF, injuries, relapses, Covid and we go, the time began to seem very long for the Pickaxe.
“A long moment of absence like that with the selection, it's not easy.
When you take a step back and you have this moment or you come back, you tell yourself even more that it is a pleasure to play again for the France team, to play again at the Stade de France, to come back to play with my teammates.
It's beautiful.
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Camavinga, “you don't talk to me about age” generation
What is also beautiful is to hear him talk about the rookie Eduardo Camavinga, scorer against Ukraine, whom he seems to have already taken under his wing.
Pogba identifies with it and associates it with Kylian Mbappé by his precocity.
"He's young, it's like Kylian, you don't tell me about age (laughs).
They are in the same bag, they have a serenity and a maturity at that age that I did not have.
He has quality, a certain talent, we all know that.
It's a pleasure to see him put on this jersey and see him score on his first start in Blue.
I was happy for him, I wish him the best and more.
The future is in his hands.
He's a little dancer, not shy, he reminds me of myself, he has confidence in himself and his qualities.
He's a very good kid, I like it a lot.
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Portugal ?
Not even afraid despite "the legend" CR7
Next opponent of the France team, Portugal evokes bad memories for the France team.
But, from the height of its status as world champion, La Pioche is almost grateful.
“This match [the lost Euro 2016 final], it forged us.
“The Blues have changed, Portugal too.
The European champion and first winner of the League of Nations can count on a young generation rich in talent.
“But we also have players,” Pogba smiles.
Griezmann, Kylian, Giroud… we have a great team with a great mentality.
Now yes, we know that there are very good players opposite, legends, because Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend.
We know there are other players.
Now we are thinking of us and Portugal certainly thinks the same of the France team which is world champion with players who have won the C1 or recent finalists, players with a very great talent.
Portugal also cares about us.
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PSG-MU, as we meet again
Small rubbing of hands when a colleague evokes the draw for the Champions League which put PSG on the road to his Manchester United.
"Well, we are going to talk a little about clubs," launches, with a mischievous smile, the French international.
“We all know that it spoke a lot after MU's success against PSG, an unexpected success in the eyes of the whole world, it must be said.
But now we are talking with the finalists of the Champions League, a team that is today stronger.
But we also got stronger.
I can't say how it's going to be, I hope I will play.
But it will be a game to watch given the history of the last game and of course the transfer of Edinson [Cavani].
I think it will be a very interesting game.
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