How to explain this evening’s performance (Friday)?
It was a very complicated match. We expected a physical fight from Auxerre. We had it, and we couldn’t respond. We were aware of this balance of power and it did not work to our advantage this evening.
I think the start of the match conditioned the rest. We missed our start, Auxerre gained confidence. Gradually, in impact, in quality, they were superior. We were unable to turn this situation around. Afterwards, I don’t think it was a lack of desire or a lack of motivation. On the contrary, it was a very important match for us. Unfortunately, we missed it. But we have to quickly cool our heads to continue the two remaining matches.
Were you able, despite everything, to have the lead in the Champions League on Tuesday?
No not at all. All week, we were really focused on this match. Even the staff immediately brought us to attention in relation to this match tonight. And that was the most important thing. In any case, today, we didn’t feel like Salzburg at all.
Yes, the coach tightened our straps. It’s normal, when you play a complicated match like that, that there are things to say to each other. But it will stay between us. We’re going to say them to each other again in the coming days, to get our heads straight.
