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Tottenham captain Lloris: World Cup left me empty mentally and physically

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris admits the World Cup left him drained.

Lloris is now fully focused on achieving the best possible end to the season for his club.

Asked whether he had been able to enjoy France's success in Russia, the captain of Les Bleus said: “After the World Cup, yes — the next two or three days.

“There is a lot of celebration, a lot of obligation towards the country and the fans. But then after that, you feel so empty. Mentally and physically.

“Because it's a long tournament. It demands a lot of energy and emotion.

“I remember I needed to stay in bed one day and just stop, disconnect a little bit, because I was completely empty in my body and my mind.

“Then you just have time to try to enjoy your holiday and the new season appears.

“For all the players involved at the World Cup, it was not easy to move on to another season. For all of the French players involved, we needed more time to find a new rhythm."

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