When it comes to facing the pressure of penalties, the French team can count on a serene and determined group. After qualification against Croatia (2-0, 5-4 TAB), Aurélien Tchouaméni stressed the collective state of mind and confidence in Mike Maignan, a real asset in this decisive exercise. Fully assuming his role, he also mentioned his own personal journey, returning to his failure in the World Cup, a painful memory that he will never forget. However, far from being haunting by this moment, he prefers to make a strength, continuing to work to respond when the team needs him. An exemplary mentality which perfectly illustrates the determination and resilience necessary at the highest level.
“”I don't know if it's lottery, but in any case we have a serene group. When there are the penalties, no one hides. Those who want to pull it, they raise their arm and we know that we have a very large goalkeeper who gives us much more chance of winning, so we are just happy to be able to go into this match. Obviously, the last time I pulled, it had gone very badly, we know everything that happened, but I continue to work on that because I knew that at some point, I was going to have to take my responsibilities to shoot. The penalty in the World Cup, I will never forget it, even if I mark 15 penalties, it is something that will remain anchored in me, but that's it, that is part of my story, I continue to be serene and continue to work».
