I'm not going to give up. If people think I'm going to give up the French national team, they're mistaken. I'm still here, and I'm still hungry for trophies.
What I would like is to at least have a discussion with the coach, that he tells me what he thinks. I have to know.
One must just keep having good seasons with many great matches, whether one is with the club or the French national side. For me, this must be a player's goal in his head, even if it's an individual trophy, and the first thought must be on the collective.
I always talk with my technical staff before I announce a squad. I have always done that; I am changing nothing.
One must just keep having good seasons with many great matches, whether one is with the club or the French national side. For me, this must be a player's goal in his head, even if it's an individual trophy, and the first thought must be on the collective.
What I have more of a problem accepting is the criticism of former players turned journalists, who - some of them - spread their hatred.
Gerard Houllier is a great coach. He made me grow. He gave me chances in big games, which raised my confidence. It opened my eyes to what I could do. It was through him that I managed to trust myself.
What I have more of a problem accepting is the criticism of former players turned journalists, who - some of them - spread their hatred.
I started with Paul Le Guen. He told me to double up in positions if he was missing a left back or a midfielder. From that moment, it was clear in my mind that I would be a professional footballer, and I began working even faster to get there.
It's true that in my family, everyone loves football. So it's great to have a family that's united behind you and doesn't leave you.