Didier Deschamps, head coach of the French national team, and captain Hugo Lloris showed up at the press conference.

At first Lloris answered questions of the journalists. He noted the importance of the upcoming match and thanked Deschamps and the team staff for everything. The French captain praised the Germans and stated they know their football philosophy very well.

Lloris was reminded history of France-Germany controversy at World Cup. He highlighted that it is an important moment which they know perfectly.

The French captain stated their opponent is one of the favorites of World Cup but they want to win and there is no problem in the team.

Lloris stated his colleague Neuer is a high level goalkeeper. He also stated the goal of France is to make through to final. Lloris was asked about the reason that goalkeepers are often named the best players at the current World Cup. He explained that the teams are playing open game and goalkeepers are very important. According to Lloris, the goalkeepers are playing at high level at Brazilian World Cup.

The captain was asked about Franck Ribery and he answered they are in touch with Ribery.

After Lloris, Deschamps answered questions of the journalists. He stated Germany is a high class opponent but they are not nervous.

The French head coach was asked about the condition of “Maracana” surface and he replied the surface is normal. The journalists asked about Thomas Muller. Deschamps noted Muller is one of the leaders of the German national team but they will be orientated not only on one player but the whole opponent.

One of the journalists told the French coach that Joachim Low named France as a favorite of the pair. Deschamps smiled and thanked Low but added that Germany is one of the favorites of Mundial. By the way, he praised the Germans many times but also stated that he has a good team.

Lasha Tabagari, special correspondent of worldsport.ge from Rio de Janeiro