XtraTime Web Desk: France’s performance in this year’s world cup is not as convincing, despite topping the group stage phase with 7 points from a possible 9. The French team was heavily criticized for their average performance against fellow European side, Denmark. The match ended in a drab 0-0 draw and it was the first game of the tournament where a single goal wasn’t scored.
But Kante believes the circumstances and opposition were to blame for the Denmark match, with both teams happy to accept a point and progress but at the same time promises a rejuvenated France side against the South American giants.
“I think we can do better and we will improve in the next game,” the Chelsea man said. “We all knew it was a special game against Denmark, because we knew all we needed was a draw.
“We played against a very well-organised team, very good defensively. The tempo was slow and that’s why we played this kind of game. But we can do better.
“The quality of the game sometimes depends on the opposition. Denmark was a special game. We can improve and be better and we will prepare for the game in the best way.
“On the pitch, I didn’t feel the booing was for us. It was just for the slow tempo of the game at the end.
“We can understand supporters want to see goals and a spectacle, but sometimes both teams are focused on what they need and we can be happy to have finished first in the table.”