LOSC's last bastion, Lucas Chevalier recently let his heart speak when he judged that his club was not recognized enough in France. But this absence of light can also, according to some, be an advantage.
“Today, a club like Lille, with its record which remains important and its longevity, is perhaps one of the most consistent since the beginning of the 2000s in France. […]
But we don't emphasize it enough. I say that with great respect for clubs such as OL, OM, Paris, Monaco, Saint-Étienne, Nantes… Today, when Lille succeeds, it will always be less good, less impactful, than if it were other clubs. I find it a shame”annoyed Lucas Chevalier in the heart of the holidays, during an interview broadcast on the radio Europe 1.
“We will see at the end of the season what our position is and that of the other teams”
Ready to make their return to the field this Saturday, with the reception of FC Nantes, the Mastiffs first began with the traditional press conference. The subject was then raised by the local media. First questioned, Bruno Genesio did not deny: “I would say that we do not highlight the quality of our matches, which is a little differentacquiesce-t-il. I am thinking in particular of our match in Marseille, after which I received some feedback on the comments that may have been made. I didn't listen to them myself, but people who know football well called me after the match. They asked me if certain journalists were from Marseille”he says, taking the draw (1-1) recorded in Marseille as an example.
“But that’s not what’s keeping me from sleeping. I got through all thathe continues. What is important is to work as we have been doing so far, to win matches. This is the very essence of our profession and we will see at the end of the season what our position is and that of the other teams”concludes Bruno Genesio with a little smile.
The shadow pleases Benjamin André
At the same time, it was the experienced Benjamin André (34 years old) who appeared at a press conference. He, for his part, was rather happy with this little media exposure:
“It doesn't bother me too much that people don't talk about us. I'm more in the mood and character to want to work a little in peace, without people talking about us.he confides. He believes that this could be an asset for LOSC. It's easier to build something. We have a team that is still a little young and when we tend to hear that everything is beautiful, everything is rosy on the outside, that can change the situation a little.
That we talk as little as possible about ourselves, but that we finish as high as possible, that’s my goal”blurted out the captain of the Mastiffs.
