He's been back on the field for a month! Kevin Danso immediately regained his starting position at the heart of the defense. All that was missing was the green light from health specialists. However, his return is not yet synonymous with a better defensive base for Racing, which has conceded 8 goals in 5 matches.
Lensois.com: Kevin Danso, to start simply, how do you feel on and off the pitch?
Yes, it's okay, I feel good. I've played six games now, and I feel good. I found my bearings a little. In the last matches, we didn't win, but I believe that in the duels, it comes back little by little. I feel like I've found my rhythm again, and I find that it's getting better and better.
Before the 13th day, RC Lens is 9th. Do you think this is its place?
For the ranking, it's at the end that it will count. It's not so much looking at what's happening now. The objective is just to try to win the matches. With all the changes we've had… it's football. We've been through this before, everyone knows the changes, the adjustments. The priority for us is to perform well on the pitch. This is where we can really show what we are worth.
Since the start of the season, defense has been one of the team's main strengths. But in the last two matches, you have conceded 5 goals. How to explain it?
Yes, we conceded five goals, as you said. I think it's a phase. But it's up to us, especially the defenders, to be strong and try to concede fewer goals. If we concede less, it's easier for us to score and not lose the match, like against Marseille. In the first half, we had a very good match, but as soon as we conceded this goal, it became difficult.
“We have to stay lucid”
Do you feel the frustration growing over the matches and the results?
Yes, but it's up to us to remain lucid. Like I said, if you don't score, you never know what can happen next. We have to stay focused and defend well. This is essential.
And trust? Is there a risk of losing it?
Of course, we can lose it. But, as I said, we have to stay clear-headed and work every day to be better. This is the only solution: stay focused in training and try to regain our efficiency. When we have it, everything will be much better.
We have the impression that the big teams have passed, and that the calendar offers you more affordable matches until Christmas. Is this an opportunity to make a great series?
Of course it's true. Every match and every phase counts. We're going to try to win everything, really. Finding a rhythm where we have one victory after another can allow us to be even better after the break.
