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Griezeman in good shape for France Euro opener

2016-06-03 11:02:00 from:SNTV

Despite off-the-field matters again overshadowing France's preparations for a major tournament, Anton Griezmann says he's in good shape physically and will be fit in time for the first match against Romania on 10 June. Head coach Didier Deschamps 23-man squad held an open training session at their Austrian training camp.

SOUNDBITE (French) Antoine Griezmann, France and Atletico Madrid forward:
(Q: How does your body feel; how fit are you for the test match against Scotland after such a long season?)
"Physically, I feel well. The preparation time with Atletico was very good. I am ready for any kind of effort and I really hope to play and to try and help my team win. But yes, I have to run and play to get fit for the next match."

SOUNDBITE (French)PS Blaise Matuidi, France and PSG midfielder:
(Q: What do you think about Switzerland and their chances at Euro 2016?)
"They are a team we played against two years ago at the World Cup. We know them. They have not changed that much, but then again there are other teams (to play) before them. We will concentrate on the (first Euro 2016) game against Romania and then we will think about Switzerland, but they remain a good team. It will be a team that wants to qualify (for the knockout round). If you talk about their path to the European Championship, then no, I am focused on France. Let's say that Switzerland is not our problem today. Our problem will be to get as far as possible, having the most respect for all opponents, including Switzerland."

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