Monaco vs National Team: Lamine Camara responds bluntly to criticism of his level!

On the eve of their match against Sudan this Thursday, November 12th, the Lions return to the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium after several years' absence. It's a special return for Lamine Camara, who is experiencing this legendary stadium for the first time with the national team. In a press conference, the AS Monaco midfielder also addressed the recurring criticism regarding the difference between his performances at club level and in the national jersey. He prefers to see this debate as a source of improvement.

Returning to the Léopold Sédar Senghor stadium is a deeply moving experience for Lamine Camara. Just hours before this match, the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the young midfielder expressed his immense pride at playing on this pitch steeped in history.

“First and foremost, it’s a huge source of pride for us to be back in this stadium. We know that a lot has happened here and that it’s steeped in history. We’re proud to be back here and to play this qualifying match in front of our fans,” he said.

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The Monaco player especially hopes that the Lions will follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and deliver a great performance for the Senegalese public. "I hope we will be on the same trajectory as our predecessors and that we will do great things in this stadium tomorrow, God willing," he added.

“ I don’t take criticism negatively.”

But Lamine Camara has not escaped a question that regularly fuels discussions around his performances: why does the player seen at AS Monaco seem different from the one who plays with the Lions?

Despite winning two consecutive awards for best young African player, the midfielder still faces comparisons between his performances at club and international level. He addressed this question directly.

“It’s true that these debates always come up. Everyone talks about it, especially the difference between the Lamine Camara of Monaco and the one in the national team. I’m in the national team and I always try to give my best to be up to the standard of this team,” he explained.

Far from being deterred by criticism, the player prefers to see it as an opportunity to progress. "Criticism is part of football. I don't take it negatively. On the contrary, I take it positively to see what I can correct and improve," he emphasized.