“A victory that will count”for Adrien Thomasson! “Whether it’s for current form but also at the end of the season. We've really come a long way this evening because at 1-2, I think a lot of people wouldn't have imagined this scenario. »
Indeed, the Lensois got into the game by conceding a penalty before the break then conceding a second goal. But with, in particular, the entry of Hamzat Ojediran, the Artesians found a second wind to get back together and even win at the very end of the game.
Lens didn't give up
“It’s the character of our group, of the club, we didn’t give up and we were rewarded. Did we avoid a small crisis? I don't know. Afterwards, it is certain that before an international break, losing at home against Nantes would have been really complicated. We would have had difficult days and that's why the victory really makes us feel good. I hope it will bring a lot of confidence for the future. It's mostly relief. In the locker room too, I think we were waiting for this victory. We knew it was a crucial match. Without putting too much pressure on ourselves, we knew that it was a match to be negotiated well because after two defeats, we had to start again. And then, we know that we still have a block of difficult matches at the end of November and in December. So, it was important to negotiate it well. »
And how good this equalization did. “It gave us a boost, extra energy. And then afterward, it's a bit like the madness of football where, on an action that may seem innocuous, you manage to score. But here, once again, it's proof that we didn't give up and I think we forced this little twist of fate. »
