Paval: I won t forget my time playing for Bayern. I m so excited to score in the semifinals

In an exclusive interview with French media "Team" on May 28, Paval talked about the memories of winning the 2020 Champions League, his feelings for Bayern, and his Champions League final opponents Paris and France.

What is your impression of the 2020 Champions League final?

"It was during the epidemic, so the atmosphere was not warm. And I was injured at that time and couldn't play. But I still insisted on staying with the team. Although the environment was special, the excitement was indescribable. Although it was a bit strange, you still think that for the club, there was nothing better than winning the Champions League. I was very excited on the bench because I didn't play, so I wanted to do my best to contribute my strength. I want my teammates to hear me and let them know that we have been supporting them all the time. This invisible support can sometimes really help the players on the court. When you feel tired, seeing the teammates on the bench cheering you with passion, which may bring you some extra energy. "

This year's Champions League quarter-time knockout, Bayern fans are very angry at your passionate celebration of the goal...

"I won't forget that I played for Bayern The time of strength is this club that has made me achieve so many achievements. But at that moment, I was emotional. This was my first goal for Inter Milan in the Champions League, and it was at a critical moment... I didn't think of who I was playing with. I was full of respect for Bayern and will always be like this, so don't misunderstand. At that time, I felt that the whole stadium was so excited that it was about to collapse, and I realized after the game and even went to Bayern's locker room to greet them. "

You used to fight alongside Lucas, and this time he will be your opponent...

"We are like brothers in life, we have always been friends, we often contact, we played for the French youth team, and spent four years together in Munich. We often talked on the phone and greeted each other. However, he was not my friend that day on Saturday (laughs). "

It is said that you watched the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals in Paris?

"I went to the inspection (laughs), but in fact I went to Lucas' invitation. I wanted to see who we would meet in the finals, and I went to help Inzaghi collect information. But in fact, I didn't give any information to the coach at all (laughs), and he also watched the game, but I went to watch it for my friend. It was a wonderful game."

Talking about Paris's main threat Dembele

"This team not only relies on one player, Paris has excellent players in every position, and even the goalkeeper is also So. Despite his criticism, he performed very well at critical moments. The finals will not be easy, and we have to be wary of everyone. Dembele has performed very well this season, which is not surprising, he just scored more goals. For him, it is a question of confidence. When you can score goals in three consecutive games, your brain will be easier to capture the goal moment, and confidence will automatically improve with your performance. "

Is it an advantage or a disadvantage to stick to the last moment in the Serie A championship?

"I think it is an advantage. Sometimes it is good to take a break, but we can't enjoy too much rest. Continuous games are an advantage because you won't relax and can focus on what you want to do - win a trophy, your brain doesn't need to rest, it can rest later."

Talking about the physical and mental fatigue brought by intensive schedules

"This period is really very busy, and the national team's game will start again in two days... This busyness never stops, physically and mentally exhausted. After all, we are ordinary people. I hope to celebrate my parents' birthday but can't do it. The increasing competitions make us feel very stressed. We also have to go to the United States to participate in the Club World Cup. We don't know when it will end, and we don't know how many days of vacation will be there. There are competitions in December and January, and the Super Cup held in Saudi Arabia..."

How to deal with the first two unselected French team rosters?

"I have always respected Deschamps' choice. In 2017, it was he who chose me without anyone paying attention. We won the 2018 World Cup together, and I hope to win the last trophy with him before he left."

Have you ever been worried about never being able to return to the national team again?

"No, I can't say that. I know that my story with the French team is not over yet, and it is not over. There are still many important games waiting for us, and I want to go all out, both at the club and at the national team."