At the end of ASSE's victory against Montpellier (1-0), Benjamin Bouchouari and Louis Mouton stopped in the mixed zone. Here is their statement collected by France Bleu Saint-Etienne radio.
“CIt's not the best match we'll play, but it's 3 points and it pays off” (Louis Mouton after ASSE-MHSC)
Louis Mouton: “There are matches like that where we are not good and we know it. It was the match of fear, we had to take 3 points. Not in the best way but we will retain the 3 points. »
“I’m happy for Benjamin (Bouchouari). He's working hard at the moment, so it's great for him. Defensively we are close to each other so that’s good. Then offensively there is progress to be made to help the team keep the ball. We ran well and closed the spaces in Savanier today, that remains the main thing. »
“At half-time the coach told us that we weren't good but that anything was possible. Afterwards we attacked hard in the second half and we took 3 points today. We are aware that it is not the best match we will play, but it is 3 points and it pays off. »
“I improved defensively. It makes me a more complete player. I'm happy. » (Benjamin Bouchouari)
Benjamin Bouchouari: “The most important thing was to take the 3 points, so we are happy. It was an important match, now we can move forward. »
“My goal? The ball was in the air, I had a little time. I've been working on striking training for a while. I took my time, I struck and in the end it was a goal. I was very happy. »
“I improved defensively. It makes me a more complete player. I'm happy. »
“Yunis (Abdelhamid) is the captain. It is very important to us. It wasn't easy for him so we're happy with what he did this evening, with his performance. He is a true leader. »
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