After the match played by ASSE against PSG (1-2), Léo Pétrot spoke to DAZN. Words which confirm the impression left, namely frustration, but also the pleasure of having existed against the reigning champion. The Horneland method is already working!
Léo Pétrot (ASSE player): “When you are a competitor, losing without taking points, especially in our situation, is obviously very disappointing and frustrating. Afterwards, as you said, we knew that we were facing the best team in the championship, at home, with very big individualities in front Despite everything, we respected our game plan and tried to impose our intentions At times, we did it well, but they also knew how to find solutions, because in front, there are. very good players.
In the first half, we encountered tactical difficulties, particularly when they managed to come out on one side and reverse the play, which allowed them to create two-on-one situations and project themselves quickly. In the second half, we adjusted this better, which made the end of the match more lively. Despite everything, not leaving with at least a point remains frustrating.”
Petrot (ASSE): “Not leaving with at least one point remains frustrating”
“The coach brings a lot of intensity to the sessions and insists on pressing. This is what we are trying to put in place, and we all believe in this project. Obviously, against very high level players, it happens that 'They find solutions and give us problems, that's normal At half-time, we were 2-0 down, and one or two months ago, we might have conceded even more in the second half. This time, we came back with the same intentions, or even more intensity, and we managed to reduce the gap, even if it was not enough.
This type of match helps us progress. We learn by facing the best, while gradually building our game plan and assimilating the coach's principles. It takes time, but what we see is encouraging. We want to continue working hard, because we believe in this project and we can't wait to continue on this path.
The coach experiences the matches intensely, he gives us a lot of information and pushes us to increase the intensity, to press, to go after our opponents high and to recover the ball quickly. He also emphasizes inside play and combinations. For now, we're having fun, and we'll have to continue like this to collect points.”
