Returning to a level that was his last season, Lees-Melou has had a string of good performances with Stade Brestois since his return from injury at Le Havre. A true “regista” and cornerstone of Éric Roy’s system, he also shone in the Champions League during his first two matches in the competition. From there to claiming a place in the French team? “I positioned myself a few months ago,” reacted Éric Roy at a press conference before the trip to Montpellier on Sunday. Now I feel like everyone thinks it's normal. But at the time, when I said it, even Pierre didn't yell at me, but he told me that I was exaggerating.
I continue to say it, thinking that he is no less good than some who are in the France team. »
“In no case am I lobbying”
The Brest coach still refused to preach for his parish. “We will say that he is my player, but in no case am I lobbying,” he continued. It's just my view of things. Afterwards, I know that he does not represent the future either, he is still in his thirties. This is certainly what penalizes him. »
And he also wanted to have a word about Didier Deschamps, the coach of the France team. “II have too much respect for Didier, our coach, and also for the coach, for the position, and then for the man he is. »
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