He arrived this Thursday evening at the microphone of BeIN Sports to comment on the large victory of the France team (34-24) at the start of the main round of the Euro which takes place in Hungary. This success allows the Blues to remain undefeated in the tournament and to position themselves ideally for the semi-finals.
But Vincent Gérard, the Olympic, world and European champion goalkeeper, PSG doorman and also president in France of the players’ union, had a rant to put on the air. Against the organization of this European Championship over which hangs the heavy cloud of the Covid: “Before talking about the match, I would like to have a little rant even if it rarely happens to me, said the PSG goalkeeper at the microphone of our colleagues. It is in relation to the situation here (in Hungary). For the moment, we are quite spared by the Covid (Karl Konan is still positive, editor’s note) so I can’t be accused of complaining about us and shooting the ambulance. But there are 105 positive cases today in the different teams. What is the value of this competition? asks the Olympic champion. ” I do not understand. There is a real problem and it is a bit of a shame for handball what is happening, he continues. We are more focused on the lottery fearing that we will test positive and have to leave. »
“We cross our fingers because we are afraid to be positive”
Remember that for the past week, Euro 2022 has been taking place in Hungary in a country which is taking very loose measures regarding health protection against Covid. Gauges do not exist. The rooms are full and the French are accommodated in hotels open to all customers who are not required to wear a mask. Danger is everywhere. The Blues fear as much for their health as for the smooth running of this Euro. The Germans at the beginning of the week did not hesitate to speak of “farce”.
Vincent Gérard takes up the word on his own account or almost: “What tires me, continues the doorman, is that at home, guys started the preparation on December 26. All this to happen when it starts to get serious having to stay in your room to see your friends play if you are positive? What’s unfortunate is that it doesn’t depend on us: if we go out for a drink and we get caught, so be it. But there, we get tested twice a day, morning and evening, and twice a day, we cross our fingers because we are afraid of being positive. »