France is about to face Azerbaijan and Iceland in the world preliminaries, followed by Ukraine. Before the game, French coach Deschamps attended the press conference.

How do you prepare for the next game?

This is different because our players usually know the players of those wealthy teams very well, but this time the situation is different. The most important thing is that we cannot start the game with the idea that "the situation will change at some point."

I would rather we do what we should do from the beginning. They had just drawn with Ukraine and had seven players from Qarabakh, who had started well in the Champions League. This is not a fear, but much will depend on ourselves.

About Mbappe’s physical condition?

It was more of a sensitivity issue in his ankle, and he followed a predetermined plan. He has to train tonight. If everything goes well, he will be available tomorrow.

Will any players make their first start?

Tell me which player's name you want... and I won't tell you. Everything depends on today's training. There are only three days between the two games, which may allow more players to participate in the training camp. Yes, there could be a first-time starter. I won't always field the same players in the starting eleven, especially when there are only three days off. The lineup will likely be a bit mixed and matched.

About team rotation?

This is never an exact science. Facing a densely defended opponent, we need a fast passing speed. There will be a preferred option for trying to achieve this.

How to ensure players stay focused?

We respect all opponents. They also have that sense of national pride and judging by the result of their last game, they have nothing to lose. We cannot give them any chance to cause danger. It's not always easy as a player but I know they won't take their opponents lightly. Just because we take six points doesn't mean we're qualified.

How do you view the strength of the Spanish team?

Cheers to the Spanish team even though they failed to win the Nations League. They are one of the top national teams but at the moment we are only concerned about our opponents. I will pay attention to the performance of other strong teams and they have an obligation to participate in these events.

Are you worried that Rabiot was booed at the Parc des Princes?

This kind of thing should not have happened, but we are at the Parc des Princes, and there are naturally fans of the Paris club here. It only takes one, two or three people (initiation) to happen. Rabiot is an adult, and that didn't stop him from changing the perception of the game with a defensive move in the last game. Rivalry between clubs exists, and in some cases it is more intense.

How do you use the 1993 nightmare to put pressure on your current team?

I said that at an important moment. That's part of my life. Since then, I have experienced many more happy days. If I tell them, "I know," it's because I really know. I don't want to... We can tease or laugh at Italy [for missing the last World Cup], but we can't have a bad memory because "hey, we've been through that too".

We must have the necessary humility. This is football at the highest level and it is ruthless. Once you relax a little bit...in football a little bit is enough and I don't want to leave any room for chance or accident. We can't be too optimistic or too pessimistic, we just need to look at our situation objectively. The most important game is tomorrow's game.