Officially presented this Friday as the new coach of RC Lens, Will Still did not mince his words about the level of play seen at Euro 2024. And the Anglo-Belgian technician took the opportunity to slip in a small tackle to the ‘French team.
Will Still has the art of using words to express his ideas. Officially presented this Friday as coach of RC Lensthe technician was questioned at length about his taking office and his choice to join the North, but was also questioned about Euro 2024 which is currently taking place in Germany.
Far from having his tongue in his pocket, Still deplored the level of play displayed during the group stage of the competition. “I’ve watched a lot of Euro matches, but we’re getting a little bored. The Euro is not great. I hope that in the knockout phase things will get carried away. There hasn’t been a spectacular match so far.”he answered very honestly to journalists.
Belgian supporter?
Asked about the future clash between France and Belgium in the round of 16 of the Euro, a match between his country of birth and the one where he revealed himself as head coach, Will Still first recalled that he did not particularly follow these two teams. “I know people say I’m Belgian, but I’m much more of the English team,” explained the Anglo-Belgian, taking the opportunity to describe the Three Lions’ performances as “catastrophic”.
Thus, the new Lens coach gives little importance to the round of 16 between France and Belgium. “It’s not that I don’t give a damn, but almost.”, he said. Which does not prevent him from still having a preference for one of the two selections. “Out of pride, I want to say that I hope Belgium will win, but that’s really to annoy you. I like to taunt people, so if Belgium wins that gives me an extra card to stay in the locker room”he added. If France were to be eliminated on Friday evening (6 p.m.), its future players have been warned.
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