The transfer market has officially opened its doors, but this does not mean that the movements will follow one another at LOSC. Bruno Genesio, who recently spoke on the subject, describes a market “of circumstances”.
It has now been several days since the winter transfer window, which runs from January 1 to February 3, opened its doors and several teams present in France have already drawn their weapons. FC Nantes enlisted the arrival of goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, when Stade Rennais did the same by repatriating Seko Fofana, former RC Lens midfielder. However, there is no hurry on the LOSC side, where the strategy is very different. Visiting a press conference this Friday, the day before the FC Nantes reception (7 p.m.), Bruno Genesio was invited to discuss this burning subject. You have to expect a market “circumstances” for the Mastiffs.
“I'm not really the style of coach to want to stack players in the same positionlaunched the Lille technician when a question emerged about the possibility of seeing an attacker capable of bringing a second wind to Jonathan David this winter. Today, we almost have two players in each position, three in some. I would say that whether in quantity or quality, we are rather well provided. It is the circumstances that will determine whether there are departures or arrivals. This will also depend on the desires of a player potentially lacking playing time, if he wants to scrounge up a little more elsewhere. At that point, we will have to be reactive, but we have people who work on this all year round and I trust them. I am in permanent contact with the president and Jérémie Colson, the head of the recruitment unit to cover any eventuality”began Bruno Genesio, aware that he will not be able to escape these incessant questions throughout the month of January.
“I am satisfied with the squad at my disposal”
LOSC coach for six months, he says he is completely happy with his group: “I have a lot of possibilities with a lot of players who are capable of playing in different positions. This is the case of Matias (Fernandez-Pardo), of Mitch' (Bakker), of Hakon (Haraldsson), of Gabi' (Gudmundsson), of Aïssa (Mandi), of Rémy (Cabella) and that leaves me a lot of possibilities. This is why I am satisfied with the squad at my disposal”he explained.
Finally, despite this mercantile period and the different situations in which his men find themselves, Bruno Genesio does not worry. He believes that the winter transfer window will not create a breach in his group: “I'm not worried because the state of mind is good. Players are under contract, some are at the end of their contract, others risk leaving us when others arrive. I have no idea yet, but all players, regardless of their personal situation, are focused on the team, including those who play little or not at all. They fully participate in the good atmosphere of this group. I have no worries about that.”assured the technician, on several occasions.
