Kante, the French midfielder, talked about his mentality after returning to the French national team in an interview with TF1. He said that there is no guarantee for a World Cup spot. The most important thing for him now is to be prepared, integrate into the team, and not care about starting or playing time, but only hope to help the French team perform well.
This is the second consecutive time you have been re-selected to Deschamps' national team roster. Before that, you hadn't been selected for a year. Does the World Cup seem closer and closer to you?
No, I don't think it's a done deal now. Indeed, I didn't get into the national team for a while before, but every time I come back, I am very happy. However, the final decision rests with the coach. For me, the most important thing is to prepare myself as much as possible, and then wait for the coach to announce the list in May.
So there is still no guarantee, right? But seriously, I believe you will definitely be on that 26-man list. Since returning, you have been an important player in the team and have always been in the starting lineup. The competition in the French team's midfield is very fierce now. Tchouameni, Rabiot, Koné, Camavinga, and Zaïre-Emery have all been in good form recently. How do you see your role and position in this team now?
Yes, the situation has been similar all these years. Since I entered the national team, I have been lucky. I have been able to start many times and have always been a relatively important member of the team. Now, because I was absent for a while, other players have performed very well during this time. For me, the idea is actually very simple: to integrate into this team as soon as possible, do my best, and move towards the same goal with everyone. As for playing time, whether it's playing more, less, or just a part, it's not the most important thing for me. The most important thing is that we can achieve our goals. I think the coach has made this very clear, and everyone understands that as long as the French team can win, it will be the best result for everyone.
So you won't ask for a starting position?
No, I won't. I just want to come here and do what I can to do what needs to be done. For all of us, the most important thing is for the French team to perform well.