REACTIONS. French Cup: “Unacceptable!” Rodez eliminates Monaco and the Monegasque coach fumes
Philippe Clément did not hide his frustration this Saturday, January 7, after the elimination of his team against the Ruthénois, authors of a formidable feat by winning on penalties in the Principality after being led 2-0. The Aveyronnais join the 16th finals.
Didier Santini, coach of Rodez: “We weren’t aggressive enough in the first half. It was timid. We were playing very low, but there were still chances since we were only at 2-1. At halftime, we said that we had to take risks, find our values of aggressiveness. We went back to a system where we felt better (in 3-5-2, editor’s note). Abdennour, who had not played an entire match since three months, was important on his goal and his aggression found in the 2nd half. On the shots on goal, I am quite calm. When Golovin is going to strike, we say to ourselves that he cannot miss. And then no. .. This type of match always creates a dynamic. I had made seven changes. We can see that the players fought. It’s very good. But we have to quickly come back down to earth. It’s one more round but our fight is elsewhere. We must “switch” and return to our championship, in our fight (Rodez, 17th in L2 and currently relegated, editor’s note)”.
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Philippe Clément, Monaco coach: “It’s unacceptable, that’s clear. I’m pissed. I’ve seen good things in an hour. At 2-0, you have to manage the game better. But we defend badly on Rodez’s only chance in the first half. -time. We start the second well, with possibilities to make the difference. But in the last 25 minutes, I did not recognize our team in its intensity, its quality. However, we do not deserve to take this but but it That’s how it is. Then the player who probably has the best shot (Golovin, editor’s note) misses his penalty. Everyone is very disappointed. we had a lot of ambition. (concerning Sarr’s bad game in central defense and the departure de Badiashile) We have to talk about that with my managers. But we lost together. We’re not going to start saying that it’s his or her fault. The analyzes are for the locker room. I’ve regrets on scenarios, certain choices. Afterwards it’s easy. But I knew it would be complicated against this team. Now I want to see the players react to bounce back against Lorient. We will need a Monaco at a high level.”
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