“It wouldn’t have made us a title either…”
How do you feel about this defeat conceded after a game with twists and turns?
“In the first period, we made a good start but we did not materialize and we took a but on their first corner. The players gave a lot despite everything but like on a run every time after the score it’s complicated. »
You assume two home games this week and you only take one point…
“So it’s a disappointment. The first period is not that bad but in the second period, when we come back to 2-2, there is not much fuel in the engine from the 70th minute. The fact of having played on Monday, casually, it counts to have three days of recovery less at this stage of the season. It’s complicated to manage. I still saw players who gave their all but, in the end, it was complicated. That’s what made for a crazy match. »
You came into the meeting strong. Was the goal to quickly open the scoring with precisely this risk of finishing the match with less energy?
“That was the goal. We have our way of playing at home, it’s our trademark. I think we are getting into the game well. We made some mistakes which can be explained by fatigue and there is also the quality of Saint-Brieuc. It’s a team that has counter characteristics with fast players. When we leave them the score, it does not become obvious. We put them in the best situation and that makes the match complicated. »
You conceded three goals against Red Star (3-0 on February 21), four against Saint-Brieuc this Friday, when it was one of your strengths…
“We concede too many goals at the moment, it’s a reality. But if we look at Monday’s match against Orléans (0-0), we were solid, we had opportunities. It would help us to succeed in taking the score. Because we push a lot but we leave energy there. »
You remain on three games without a win (1n, 2d). Is there an obligation to react?
“Hardly. We have to look things in the face and react. But there are still 10 games and 30 points to take. It’s a lot. »
On Monday, playing last against Orléans, you missed the opportunity to take advantage of your opponents’ missteps to regain the podium. This Friday, you will have the opportunity to put pressure on them. Two missed opportunities…
“As you said, we played a game last and then first. Everything is summarized. Now we have to resolve but the group has a good mentality, frankly, the players are working. Ok, we took four but we mustn’t forget what happened before. But we must react yes. »
It was the last game to go unbeaten at home. Is it a disappointment not to have succeeded?
“It wouldn’t have made us a title either (smiles). But it’s true that we want to take the points here and make the matches difficult for our opponents. We managed to do it for almost a year. You have to learn, refocus and get back to work on Monday. We didn’t become catastrophic either because of a match. There have been lots of good things done during the season. »