Sébastien Tambouret : « What was needed was clarity, simplicity, and above all, commitment. »

Post-match joy

"We had four intense and dynamic days. We had a lot of fun. When you see the smiles in the changing room, the reward for all the effort, you can't help but be happy. Preparing for this kind of event requires a lot of work. Being good isn't enough; many things have to come together. There was attitude, commitment, a lot of solidarity, all of which was supported by the crowd from the very first seconds, which can disrupt anyone's game. "

The game plan

‘We simply wanted to exist. The goal was not to back down. I felt that the players were on their toes in training, that they were committed. We had to be able to disrupt them and move forward together. So yes, sometimes it comes down to small details, and you have to manage the risk-reward ratio.’

The players' mindset

‘There was frustration about what they had shown as players and as a team. We had to turn that frustration into positive energy. Four days to prepare for a match is not much. We needed clarity, simple things and, above all, commitment.’

The discipline of the defenders

‘The players communicated. They supported each other and showed solidarity. We needed mobility because as soon as we spread out, Paris saw it, adjusted and took off. So it required a lot of concentration and effort.’