Didier Deschamps before France-Russia: “Moving Forward” at the Stade de France – Équipe.fr

Some of them had already secured the day after their victory in the Netherlands (3-2), team players of France does not particularly dread their return at the Stade de France on Tuesday for the first time since the attacks in Paris on 13 November. That day, the Blues were against Germany (2-0) when two explosions had echoed, in the match, making a death and several injuries to the gates of the enclosure of Saint-Denis. Even if “no one will forget” that tragic evening, assured Didier Deschamps on Monday at a press conference, “we must move forward” added the tricolor coach on the eve of face Russia in a friendly match.

“it is important to return”

” to be honest with you, we do not talk between players, said Hugo Lloris, who renews his captaincy in this opportunity. It is more concerned with the encounter. After such a trauma, it is important to return, we, the players, but also the public, developed the Tottenham goalkeeper, to find some marks and trust. We must continue to live our passion, which is football, supporter or journalist “

The subject handsome important and sensitive being, Deschamps does not want it obscures the essential:. “Staying secure on our goals.” “There are more or less peacefully into the group, but it also depends on your good will, the technician continued, addressing the media directly. Players should be used to that too, it’s not something new. ”

“What is the point of talking about”

Relaunched later on the same theme, and visibly annoyed, coach then shrugged a little tone to deliver his message: “ This is our stadium, I will not forget. At one time, there was only happiness. Now this is no longer the case. I hope that what happened will never happen, but what is of interest to talk about? This will bring everything to a football match? It is moving forward “, finally repeated Deschamps, hoping that everyone will imitate.

Russia not concerned for his safety

Leonid Slutsky has not seemed either nervous about playing at the Stade de France, near where two explosions had occurred on 13 November last, during the wave of attacks that hit Paris. “I am certain that our guests will do everything to ensure the security and the game takes place in good conditions , said Russian coach on Monday at a press conference. Everyone has been affected by these events, it is sad and horrible. But it has happened here and I think it will be renewed. ”

Since their arrival in France, players from Russia had certainly not felt the slightest difference from usual. “It is not the police contact, said their captain Roman Shirokov. Security measures do not concern us directly. “