Newcomer to the North, Bruno Genesio was particularly happy to have been able to offer a success (1-0) to the Lille public on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of LOSC this Sunday.
The people of the North know how to party, an image that has suited them wonderfully for a long time, as evidenced by one of the 19th century tapestries exhibited at the Hospice Comtesse museum in Old Lille. This Sunday, they had reason to celebrate, winning when they hosted Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, a match celebrating the 80th anniversary of LOSC. At a press conference around ten minutes after the final whistle, Bruno Genesio expressed a certain emotion: “Communion with the public at the end…, he confided with shining eyes. I rarely stay on the pitch, because I am used to returning quietly to the locker room, but there, I took great pleasure in seeing my players share these emotions with the Kop and with the public. »
A newcomer to the North, the Lille technician has repeatedly noted the importance of the contested match, which he could not see himself not winning: “It is always important to know the history of the club you sign for, and it was just as important to honor all the alumni this evening (Sunday): those who contributed to the construction of the club, to its evolution , to win titles. It was also very important to win this match so that the celebration would be complete. When you arrive at a club. You obviously have to bring your ideas, your game ideas, but also take into account the culture of the club, what drives it, its identity. I find it essential, whatever club you arrive at. It was also an important day for me and we had a bit of pressure before kick-off.he admitted, smiling.
And a few words to conclude, after a deep breath:
“It was important to win for the ranking, obviously, but also and above all to make the party more beautiful. »
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