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Talbi: “It’s not an eleven-on-Mbappe match, it’s eleven-on-eleven”

Montaser Talbi, the Tunisian national team player, said, on Tuesday, in a press conference, on the eve of facing France in a decisive match for the future of his team in the World Cup in Qatar, that France is not only Kylian Mbappe and that your team will have to look at the entire competing group.

With one point after drawing in the first match with Denmark (0-0), Tunisia faces the almost impossible task of reaching the round of 16. They must defeat France and hope for a positive result in Australia and Denmark. Talbi, who played three weeks ago against Mbappe with Lorient in the French first division, explained that the French star is not the only danger to the team led by Didier Deschamps.

“It will be a difficult game in managing emotions and the pace of the game. We will have to be patient, not just defend or attack. France have very good personalities, they are a very good team in transition. And yes, Mbappe is one of the best players in the world in this area. I’ve played Against him three weeks ago, but it’s not eleven players against Mbappe, it’s eleven players against eleven players. A side of the match. “.

Talbi admitted that Tunisia’s defeat by Australia (0-1) was “disappointing and frustrating,” and noted that football “is not an exact science.” “Although we have the level to do better, we haven’t been able to materialize our chances. But we don’t have time to get discouraged,” he said.

“The good thing about this type of competition is that we go from less to more. Four days after losing against Australia, we have a golden opportunity to redeem ourselves, show another team and do something great against France,” he added.

He also spoke of his fans, who turned out in large numbers to watch the match against Australia, and explained that it was “very important” to the African team and that they were sorry to “let them down”.

“We lost and they keep singing. The power they give us is incredible, they are probably the best fans here in Qatar,” he said.

Due to his dual nationality (he is also French), he has stated that he has many friends and family in France, and because of this, the encounter he plays on Wednesday will “be special” to everyone around them. “But we want to do our best for the country and win,” he added.

Finally, he spoke about Morocco’s victory over Belgium (2-0) and admitted that it could be an inspiring match for Tunisia: “We can do something well, we showed it in our first match against Denmark. France is a very big challenge, but we have the ability and skills to make them uncomfortable.” We are ready to deal with them. We believe in our choices.”