Andy Diouf shared his most recent experience with the French national team with CBS Sport, highlighting how the role of left back, assumed for the Nations League against Belgium, differs considerably from the one he plays at Inter. During the interview, the midfielder explained that, although he has always played on the right at the club, he was introduced to the left for the first time with France, a choice he accepted with enthusiasm. “When Zidane offers me a new task, my response is always the same: 'Okay, I'm available and I want to play',” said Diouf.
The player then explored the tactical differences between the two contexts. "I like it. It's different, because sometimes I have to think like a defender", he observed, underlining that the left position in the national team requires rapid adaptation in a back four, where "you don't have time available". On the contrary, at Inter, Diouf feels freer to express himself, being able to "play as I want and face the opponent one-on-one". This greater autonomy, he added, is a key element of his approach with the Nerazzurri team.
The interview also touched on Diouf's first call up to the national team. The midfielder described that experience as a dream, an honor to be able to play under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane, a figure of great value for France and for world football. “He's very close to the players, and it's really nice,” he commented, highlighting the close relationship he has established with the coach.
With Inter, Diouf continues to consolidate his position as a versatile player, ready to change flanks depending on tactical needs. His ability to adapt to both the right and left makes him an invaluable asset to the team, while his recent experience with the French national team offers him new perspectives and challenges. In the coming weeks, Inter and France are preparing for important matches, and Diouf will certainly be at the center of many of their offensive and defensive strategies.