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“Eric Abidal, what did you learn from this victory against Albania?
satisfaction with the outcome, certainly not so. There are many things to correct in relation to our second period, but the important consideration was to make a good start. At 2-0, the game became easier. We should simply have to manage our time. We were too eager to put the third goal when he should have run them, keep the ball. We wanted to play too fast forward.

What exactly does it on purpose Albanian?
A defensive error. With Younis, said they had half-time that we should not get caught in the deep. From the moment when the attacker passes, given its size, it's hard to come back and not to the fault. It could have reacted more quickly, long before he receives the ball. In major competition, I am well placed to say, you should avoid these ends there.

Personally, how did you feel in a position that is not yours?
My mindset was to keep the ball out from behind the. My speech was to take his time to calm down. With Younis, we tried to communicate. Since it is hard on man and me less, I decided to let him go and cover the duel. Maybe psychologically, it could not be strong as we wanted. The important thing is still the result. This should be done was done.

“The more we advance, the more we see the end of the tunnel. The course is almost perfect. Since the beginning of the era Laurent Blanc, the game of the Blues has changed dramatically. I'm sure “

Do you dread the re-emergence of eternal debate on your level in the axis?
Some players are there for this position. I, at first, I'm here to play left, but because of the wounded, suspended … I'm not here to debate.

What type of match you expect Tuesday against Romania?
Having faced two or three times is a team that plays very good ball. They are technical, present in the duels. It's gonna be a fight in the middle trying to keep the ball. It's not a team like Spain, which monopolizes the ball all the time, but at home they are able to do so. A pressing us to exercise a high. With our offensive players, you can make beautiful things.

What is the priority axis of advance of the team?
The priority has been: it is to win matches. What you need to improve is our coves, our time low. In Barcelona, ​​too, that we happen to be in danger but no one panics. Accidents, it can happen. In any case, the more we advance, the more we see the end of the tunnel. The course is almost perfect. Since the beginning of the era Laurent Blanc, the game of the Blues has changed dramatically. I'm sure. “

Interview by Emery Taisne in Tirana (Albania)