Resolutely optimistic despite the clear setback conceded by Amiens SC against Troyes (0-3), this Friday evening, Frank Boya calls for people not to panicarguing that the season is still long and that the Amiens still have time to get back on track.
Frank, this is a heavy defeat that you have just conceded.
There is no such thing as a small defeat. After the match, it's normal that it hits the head. But not everything has to be reset. This is the first match of the year 2025, there is still the entire return phase. You have to question yourself and work.
You were beaten by better than you…
They stuck to their game plan and played to their strengths, which worked out for them. At one point, we had control of the game but we weren't sharp. I think we must stick to our principles and continue to refine them.
The problem is that it is a continuation of the results of the end of 2024…
All teams have bad cycles at some point. Today's defeat can allow us to learn lessons and continue working.
When a negative result arrives, it's up to us, the managers, to continue to mobilize everyone and work.
Aren't you afraid that some players will demobilize?
No, it just provides an opportunity to learn lessons. We have a young group. When a negative result arrives, it's up to us, the managers, to continue to mobilize everyone and work.
Is this a worrying defeat?
No, it's not a worrying defeat. There are still 17 matches, anything can happen in football. We must not start to question everything we have done so far, we must just remain calm and continue to work.
In your opinion, is the team capable of quickly remobilizing?
If we are not able to remobilize quickly, it will be difficult. But here, I think we should not be alarmed, we must remain firm in our principles.
Amiens SC have already conceded three goals in seven matches this season and are struggling defensively. How to explain it?
I think the opponent was better on their playing principles and hurt us. We must continue to question ourselves on what we did less well and try to progress.
Do you feel your locker room is disrupted by the winter transfer window?
The transfer window, honestly, I’m not thinking about it. We have a young group, it's a new generation which has a different way of seeing things. If they don't say anything, I don't see why I would say things for them. We are all focused on the next match, we will resume training tomorrow.
The coach spoke of a warning signal. Do you share this opinion?
Why issue an alert signal? The season is still long, there are 17 matches left. We cannot speak of a warning signal because it is not the end of the championship. If it was the last day, we could have taken stock. There, there is no assessment to be made. We must continue to learn lessons and prepare for the next match. Above all, don't panic, there are still many points to be found. You have to stay calm and continue to work. »
All comments collected by Romain PECHON, with Enzo PAILOT
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