In this section, Le Petit Lillois gives a voice to LOSC supporters at the end of each of its meetings. This time, it was with relief that they commented on Lille’s success in Le Havre (0-3).
In a worrying dynamic, four defeats and a draw in all competitions, LOSC managed to bounce back this Saturday. Traveling to the Stade Océane pitch in Le Havre, his men showed the full extent of their talent to return to success (0-3). On the offensive side, they all stood out in their own way. Osame Sahraoui delivered two assists for Jonathan David, author of a hat-trick (23′, 35′, 79′).
This meeting was commented on by Julien, Thomas and Léo, three supporters interviewed cold, a few days after the final whistle. Their remarks are an opportunity to return once again to the recently contested game, but from a different angle than what we can traditionally see in the press.
A question of feeling
There were more than a thousand in the aisles of the Stade Océane, more than a thousand attending the recital of LOSC and its players. The meeting was particularly convincing on the Lille side and offered a breath of fresh air. Julien admits it himself: “I am relieved by this result. After 5 games without a victory, it was very important to win. Above all, we should not experience another disappointing result which would have definitively plunged the club into a period of doubt. »
In addition to the relief, it is obviously the joy that reigned and still reigns among the Lille supporters: “I am quite happy with the match proposed by LOSC against Le Havre. The match was very successful. Offensively, it was super interesting”testifies Thomas, joined by Léo: “A real successful match. It’s nice to see this after the last performances. I was worried and I even doubted our ability to win this match but we did it. This puts us back in Ligue 1 and allows us to gain a little confidence. »
Doubts dispelled
After a series of five games in a row without winning, LOSC returned to victory, and in style. More than convincing, this helped to remove doubts, particularly in Léo’s mind: “It wasn’t Real Madrid, but we offered something solid. It was nice to watch. I felt like I was watching the August matches again. It’s reassuring for the future.” He’s not the only one to think so since Julien is in the same line: “This result reassured me in terms of the attitude of the players. We saw a team as committed as ever and players who wanted to do well. I am also reassured about the lucidity of the coach. We feel that Genesio is looking for the right formula and that adjustments are made game after game to improve the team. Even if it still has a lot of room for improvement, I found it coherent”he is satisfied.
For his part, Thomas doesn’t want to rejoice too quickly. The Mastiffs’ opponent was not at the level of the teams that await them in the weeks to come. For him, it is still too early to draw conclusions: “It was Le Havre opposite… It’s not a top team in Ligue 1. But LOSC was able to show control and above all mastery and it feels good when we look back and the last meetings, particularly against in Strasbourg or Saint-Etienne. What scares me is really the sequence that is happening with Real, Lyon, Monaco etc… We will have to raise the level of play even more.”
An offensive fireworks display
With the exception of Angel Gomes, who unfortunately missed a penalty in added time, all LOSC offensive players were decisive this Saturday. This efficiency allowed Thomas to take a leap into the past: “I loved the offensive game. We saw a lot of combinations between Zhegrova, David, Angel Gomes and even Sahraoui. I had the impression of returning to that “organized chaos” of August where the placements were unpredictable but where the players knew what they were doing.he savors. “I feel like we found the four attacking players we need for the rest of the season” adds Léo instinctively.
For his part, Julien now believes a lot in Jonathan David: “I found the offensive game sharper, simpler and more fluid with David much less lonely. I definitely remember our scorer’s hat-trick. This kind of performance is never trivial and it can definitely kick off your season”he hopes, crossing his fingers since the final whistle.
André Gomes, at home
Finally, in addition to the Lille offensives, a man stands out in the midfield. André Gomes is gradually gaining playing time, at the pace of national games. “He had a big role in our dominance in midfield. He was omnipresent. He adapted immediately and I had the impression of seeing him again two years ago”judge Léo, delighted to find an ex of this level. “When he is spared from injuries, he can be a top midfielder in the championship. I hope he continues on this path”continues Thomas.
The final word is for Julien, totally thrilled by the Portuguese’s first outings: “This player is classhe exclaims. I am very satisfied with his recruitment, a shame not to have taken him before for the Champions League. He almost always plays fair and it will be even more and more interesting as the matches go on as the rhythm resumes.he continues, managing to add nuance. The only downside is perhaps its ability to repeat efforts. In a match that we dominate, no worries, but in a match that requires a huge burst of energy, I still have doubts. We will have to take stock again in a few weeks! »
