Dennis Appiah and Olivier Dall'Oglio presented themselves at a press conference. The opportunity to address the situation of Yunis Abdelhamid. Transcription.
Dennis Appiah (ASSE) : “Yunis Abdelhamid is inevitably affected. He wasn't used to this kind of situation, because everything was going pretty well for him before. It's hard for any footballer. As for me, I try to support him. No one likes to see a teammate in trouble, but it happens in a career. I know Yunis has the ability to overcome this. He's not going to give up: he's a hard worker, he works tirelessly, without hiding. The least we can do is help and support him. I am convinced that, sooner or later, he will return to his best level and will be able to bring us everything he has already shown, especially in Reims.
Yunis (Abdelhamid) comes from a club where he stayed for eight years, where he knew how everything worked. Coming here, he faces high expectations, especially being one of the highest profile transfers. In such a young team, it is sometimes he who takes the criticism when there are difficulties. However, other players also take their responsibilities, but we notice Yunis more with his experience of 400-500 matches in Ligue 1. Inside the group, we do everything to support and help him, even in the leadership decisions. We do not abandon it; We stand together, and I am convinced that he will succeed in helping us this season.”
ODO will not let go of Abdelhamid
Olivier Dall'Oglio (ASSE): “After the defeat in Angers, there is frustration. The next day is difficult, but we must quickly focus on the future. We discussed a lot with the players to identify points to improve, especially recurring individual faults. This requires work, questioning and communication. The Ligue 1 championship is more demanding than Ligue 2, and we must correct our mistakes to progress.
It's difficult for our captain. He was not in the best mood. As a leader, Yunis feels a strong responsibility towards the group. He gets involved in everything, which is a lot to handle and can sometimes hinder his performance on the field. He doesn't cheat. But he remains professional and motivated, an example for a still inexperienced team. We need him, especially with this player profile with an assertive character. Although affected, he is holding his head high, and we are convinced that he will be a valuable asset to the team. There are only a few whistles towards him. Including many followers. We're not going to do a chapter on that. »
