LOSC went beyond its strengths this Tuesday to snatch a point from the draw in its duel with Juventus (1-1). The people of Lille admitted it one by one, they were on edge.
On deck since the beginning of August, and a first preliminary round of the Champions League against Fenerbahçe SK, LOSC players have appeared eighteen times on the continent's pitches since the start of the season. This pace, particularly frantic, caused damage to the Mastiffs, who had eleven absences due to injury this Tuesday, during the reception of Juventus. Decimated, that did not prevent them from snatching a draw (1-1), a good result considering the level of adversity. However, bodies must withstand the shock:
“I didn't have much time to speak with the doctor after the match. I don't think there are any significant injuries. Fatigue, yes, but I don’t think any players will be unfit for Sunday’s match.”Bruno Genesio was satisfied at a press conference at the final whistle.
One by one, the players in the game confided in each other and none of them was able to avoid the question of their physical state, those who were sticking their tongues out in the second period: “It was difficult, really difficult, but it’s going to be okay”simply replied Jonathan David (24 years old) on Canal+he who then headed off to join his teammates in the locker room. A few moments later, in the mixed zone, Bafodé Diakité did not want to feel sorry for himself: “At some point, it’s a bit normal (to feel tired, editor’s note). But we're hanging on. We do what we need to do when we have our rest, when we are at the club to recover”he blurted.
It was his teammate, Alexsandro, who was the most expressive: “It’s true that we are tired and it showshe assured, not being able to deny the obvious. There are a lot of injuries. It's complicated for us, but we are warriors. We will fight until the end.”the Brazilian still ended up saying at the microphone of the journalists who came in large numbers to the Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre Mauroy. Until the end? The international break in November is a first end in itself, the end of a third marathon.
