Patrice Evra in the qualification of Juventus in the field of Monaco in the quarter-final of the Champions League (0-0) on 22 April 2015.
Patrice Evra during the qualifying Juventus field of Monaco in the quarter-final of the Champions League (0-0), 22 April 2015 – Michel Euler / AP / SIPA

Interview by Nicolas Camus

From our special correspondent in Monaco

We never get bored with Patrice Evra. Rare in the media, the Juventus defender is nevertheless very good at exercising. After qualifying for his team against his former club on Wednesday night, the French international has been particularly outspoken. Juve, it’s ugly but it wins, and French clubs revel in their mediocrity … This is essentially the message went through the “Pat”. In two minutes flat.



What are your feelings after this qualification?

It was not very good. ASM deserved better, congratulations to all the players in Monaco, they have a bright future. We must also congratulate the Jardim coach, because after the departure of Falcao, James Rodriguez, it was said that Monaco would sink and they found themselves playing a quarter-final against Juventus. And on the two games, I take my hat off.

“We still proudly” proclaim Layvin Kurzawa and all his teammates

You doubt?

No, not really. You know, Juve have no doubt. It is not nice to see play, but on arrival there that efficiency. Yes, the Monegasques had half-chances, but we never not given the impression that they were able to put this goal. So we did the job, walk. There is a lot of experience in our team, with players who have won this competition. Monaco players do not have to be disappointed with this defeat is quite encouraging for the future.



There will be no French clubs in half. What they lack in your opinion?

Paris fell on a large piece, Monaco on a very experienced team. I think that in France, we like to be the country’s second. We’ll have to take the next step, it’s a different mentality to have. We must respect the opponent, but on the ground do not hesitate to put more madness. And above all be aware of its strengths. Often, the French teams doubters. They make good games, but they do not pass.