maximum mobilization as the last game of the season approaches
The President of the club came to attend the penultimate training of the ASM.
Last straight line for the ASM. This Thursday, May 19, the reds and whites were in training, in view of the match which will be played this Saturday, May 21 against Lens. The result of the match, which will close the season, will be decisive: in the event of victory, Philippe Clément’s men, second in the Ligue 1 standings, will win their direct ticket to the Champions League (if they obtain a better result than Marseille or if they lose, but Marseille also loses and Rennes do not win, while maintaining their best goal difference over Marseille).
The Rock club will still qualify for the Europa League if it draws and Marseille wins, or if it wins and Marseille wins by making up for its goal difference, or if it loses, Marseille does not, and Rennes does not. don’t win.
There was no question of relaxing the efforts: the President of the club, Dmitri Rybolovlev, came to attend the training of Wissam Ben Yedder and his men this Thursday at the performance center of La Turbie, to encourage them in this last stage, at the alongside Technical Director James Bunce and Sporting Director Paul Mitchell.
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The players can also count on the unfailing support of their fans: more than 300 supporters, including schoolchildren and members of amateur clubs in the region, were invited to the Stade Louis-II on Wednesday May 18 to attend training. A real moment of complicity between footballers and their public. The session also ended with a session of selfies and autographs, to the delight of the fans.
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stay focused
All that remains is to give everything this Saturday, during this crucial match. But the reds and whites remain confident. Striker Kevin Volland spoke at a press conference on Thursday: We can’t wait to play this match, this grand final. We are aware that Lens is also in a good period, but we play football precisely to play this kind of match. Obviously, on a very desire to reach the Champions League, but there is no nervousness. On a match simply want to enjoy the moment and this match. »
“ The President is there to support us, which we greatly appreciate. We are in a decisive period and having him with us is very positive for the whole team. adds the German ASM striker.
Similarly, coach Philippe Clément insists: despite the club’s last nine consecutive victories, concentration remains at its maximum. ” I saw the training, everyone stays focused. (…) I’m not afraid to see a single player who doesn’t understand the importance of this game. (…) For me, the most important thing is to do the best you can. (…) I’m happy that we already have the Europa League, but I really hope we will have the Champions League. »
The coach also indicated that he would keep bringing even more supporters into the stands. Moreover, the meeting on Saturday evening will be broadcast at the Stade Louis-II, on a giant screen. It will be possible to take place from 8 p.m., and enjoy a whole lot of entertainment planned for the occasion, such as cheerleaders, the refreshment bar or the photobooth.
Practical information :
- Free for subscribers – Collection of seats at the counters from Saturday 21 May (2 p.m.)
- Entrance fee: €5 – Purchase of tickets on the online ticket office or at the Stade Louis-II ticket counters
- VIP rate: €70 – Purchase by email from [email protected] or [email protected]