“We still have to grow,” said Olivier Dall’Oglio, MHSC coach before the match against Monaco
Back on the bench on Sunday against Monaco at 5 p.m., at La Mosson, the Montpellier coach witnessed a different behavior from his team after two disappointing defeats marked by two exclusions.
He does not see red, but is annoyed by the behavior of his team. Olivier Dall’Oglio, back on the bench on Sunday (5 p.m.) at La Mosson against Monaco during the 22nd day of Ligue 1, points to the lack of control and maturity of his team. And witness a reaction.
How did you experience these two games against Strasbourg and Troyes from a distance?
Teleworking in football is not great. We are distant, helpless when the turn of the matches is not favorable. I am disappointed with the results. The expulsion in Strasbourg tipped the game in the wrong direction, even if we can’t hide behind that. I am disappointed with the general behavior after the game against Troyes. There is tactical work, but also mental work. We must not shoot ourselves in the foot against Troyes.
ud83dudde8ufe0f Olivier Dall’Oglio “It was difficult these 2 games at a distance, we are distant, we feel helpless, seeing the turn it took on the 2 games, disappointed by the results and the truncated game in Strasbourg. There is tactical, mental and physical work.”#MHSCASM ud83cudf99ufe0f pic.twitter.com/Osci3y0cOF
— MHSC (@MontpellierHSC) January 21, 2022
Was the group a victim of the defeat in Strasbourg?
She touched the group. There are hard knocks, with this feeling of injustice, but that should not prevent us from moving forward. We must be able to react, to react well. I hope the group will learn lessons and changes in behavior. If we don’t want to break the balance, we need to have a solid mental foundation and keep our drive.
In Strasbourg, after having started well, we made less effort after the break. If everyone puts 10% less, the team does not have the same performance. When it works well, we relax instead of driving the point home. The team lacks maturity and needs to grow.
The defeat against Troyes was markedand by exexclusion by Teji Sforward. How do you explain it and have you explained it with him?
I didn’t have the opportunity to discuss it with him. Before the match, I had asked the group to remain calm. It is not enough to talk about it, it must be accepted. It’s an excess of nervousness. We ran into the wall of Troyes. If we don’t win, we must not lose, see winning in the final moments. When it doesn’t come quickly, we get angry. We still have to grow.
Savanier must gain in maturity, make it an axis of progress
Shouldn’t Savanier manage his emotions better? Do you want your player?
Téji must make a personal observation of the control of emotions. On some players who confuse temperament with bad temper. I like the temperament, and the competitive people, the excess of anger does not advance. As captain, if he doesn’t control himself, the others will do the same. It must gain in maturity, make it an axis of progress.
These matches against big clubs that will be repeated, like against Monaco, can they allow you to see if you can see higher?
These are important tests, especially on Sunday against Monaco, contender for the Top 5. These teams rely on strong individuals who gave us problems during the first leg. We will see if we have accelerated in front of these teams. We cannot be deprived of two or three starters, because it becomes complicated for us. It is even a handicap.
How did you experience Elye Wahi’s red card?
It was better for me to be home alone. At the time, I said nothing, then with slow motion, I didn’t understand. I have hope, then I have a second disillusion after the VAR: I left my seat. I was furious, but helpless. There are misunderstandings about VAR, there can only be improvements.
You are the team that has taken the most red cards in Europe. Should she control herself better?
We are even European champions. It’s not glorious, it’s a sign that we have room for improvement. When you level up, you have to know how to manage the elements. We have to feel the game, feel when we can get angry or stay calm. We must have the mastery of the champion.
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— MHSC (@MontpellierHSC) January 21, 2022
Is Ferri’s contract extension a good sign for Montpellier?
He had a great season, he has a more important role with the other players. We want to build with these quality players. Its extension is a strong message, it corresponds to a general will.
Sambia must persevere, show another mind
How do you judge the contribution of Junior Sambia?
He has abilities. What about it? What does he want to do in the medium and long term? It is not enough to have qualities, you have to show them. He had a good season last year and he is asking too many questions today. He scatters a bit, when he has to persevere, show another mind and concentrate on the pitch. It’s up to him to see if he wants to stay calm, and at a certain level, or if he wants to progress. It belongs to him.