Asked about the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappé in the France team for the Olympic Games, Thierry Henry kicked into touch, and showered the ambient euphoria.
Thierry Henry, coach of the France U23 team, is already rather enticing. But Thierry Henry at the head of the Blues for the Olympic Games, with a certain Kylian Mbappé on the ground, this is clearly enough to make your mouth water.
For his first press conference since his induction at the head of the Bleuets, the former Arsenal striker was logically asked about this prospect of leading the PSG star for the Olympics. “On the field, it would have been not bad! », Henry had fun about his possible association with Mbappé. But the former Prime Video consultant then kicked in touch, and calmed the incipient euphoria.
“Unfortunately, I cannot help you. We’re still going to have the Olympics in France, it’s a historic moment. I am happy that it is in France but for the moment I am a coach of the under 21s, with a deadline: a qualification for the Euro. For now, I’m only thinking of players born on or after January 1, 2002… and that’s already not bad.”he replied.
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As a reminder, the Olympic Games football tournament is reserved for players aged 23 and under, in this case players born after January 1, 2001. But each selection is entitled to three “jokers”, which could allow players like Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Raphaël Varane or Hugo Lloris to take part in this great event.
