Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at 8:02 p.m.
After a disappointing defeat against Besiktas, OL intend to turn things around against Hoffenheim.
At a press conference, Pierre Sage, the Lyon coach, insisted on the importance of this match to best prepare for the weekend's derby. “ We have a debt compared to previous matches. We want to win to approach Sunday's derby with a clean head “, he confided. Pierre Sage and his team are hoping for a solid performance which will allow the players to regain confidence before the upcoming deadlines.
The Lyon coach emphasizes a measured approach to each match, tackling the Europa League and Ligue 1 matches separately. The challenge is to mobilize the players for these two deadlines, by linking them but also by distinguishing them », he explained, wishing to mobilize his workforce while maintaining optimal physical freshness, an essential balance for a team engaged on several fronts. For Pierre Sage, OL's performance does not only come down to results, but also to the quality of the game produced. He acknowledges that some recent wins have been marked by flawed content, something he wants to improve.
Sage discusses the arrival of Congré
Asked about the next European opponent, Hoffenheim, the OL coach will say: “ I think they will approach the match with the desire to catch up after the weekend. Win while respecting their system of play. It's up to us to remain vigilant and manage the phases of losing the ball well, this will be crucial for us. We will be active without the ball, and when we have it, we will try to make them run as much as possible to create spaces and take advantage of them. » Finishing, in particular, remains a priority to turn the team's efforts into points. The coach therefore calls on his players to be more efficient in front of goal to maximize the results of their performances.
With the appointment of Daniel Congré as sports coordinator, OL is strengthening its structure by integrating a new strategic outlook. On this subject, Pierre Sage indicated: “ I am very happy that Daniel Congré is joining us and that he is present for this conference. We welcome him. We will have different but complementary missions in certain aspects. He will bring to the staff and the team, giving us another angle of view. Having someone with a little perspective will allow us to analyze our practices. »
