Clinton Mata had a mixed feeling after Ol's draw against Fenerbahçe. Nevertheless, the defender also supported Pierre Sage.
What did you think of the OL (0-0) match against Fenerbahçe?
Clinton Mata : We made a solid match. We found our values and our team. We also wanted to try to win this match, unfortunately this is not the case. But we must remember that we have done beautiful things and now, we must reproduce these things this weekend.
There was a lot of calm and a lot of mastery from the team, what do you think?
Yes honestly, we knew that the first ten minutes would be very precious in view of the atmosphere and the supporters. So we knew that the first ten minutes were going to be crucial and you just had to manage that moment and then be able to unroll. And I think that's what happened.
What do you like about the values you found tonight?
This (Thursday) evening, we fought all each other. When there was a player who missed a pass or who was trying something and he lost the ball, it didn't matter. Because a teammate was behind him to recover his error. And that's football.
“Everything he says outside, you can't control it”
Do you already think of this eighth final of the Europa League even if it is not yet acquired?
I think it's still too early. But in any case, we are on the right track. And I think that for the next European Cup match, we will do everything to pocket this qualification.
-But before that, there is Nantes who could allow OL to reconnect with the victory?
Yes, that's for sure. It's just that we talked about the European Cup, so I bounced on that (smile). There, it will be necessary to recover well and do the care it takes, to be able to be ready against Nantes.
Have rumors on Sage Stone solidified the group?
You, from the outside, what did you see (smile)? After us (the players), as I told you at a press conference, I think we are focused on our job, on the field. This is what we can do best. After all that he says outside, you can't control it. It's out of our reach. We know that Pierre Sage is still the coach and we will give ourselves 200% for him. Afterwards, there are noises that run in relation to a change of coach. I do not hide from you that it has no impact on my football. I know that, the team and I give ourselves 100% to have the results because we are all in the same boat. We must also know how to assume our responsibilities as a player.
It goes very quickly in football especially, if we go back a week back?
Very, very quickly. Journalists were there, going down to us. And today you have another speech completely. It's crazy (smile)! It is the beauty of football.
