Disappointed after the defeat conceded on the pitch at the Stade de la Mosson (2-1), the Japanese midfielder and the Swiss striker were present in the mixed zone to explain their feelings.
A cruel defeat. Despite Thilo Kehrer's opening score in the first period (1-0, 32nd), the Rouge et Blanc ended up collapsing in the second period and losing 2-1 at the Stade de La Mosson in Montpellier. A very disappointing setback that Takumi Minamino and Breel Embolo tried to analyze in the mixed zone. Excerpts. ????️
Good evening Takumi. How do you explain these errors?
We had control of the game in the first half, but making the same mistakes twice just shouldn't happen. It's difficult to digest, I'm disappointed. Mistakes can happen in football, sometimes we make easy mistakes that cause us to concede goals. We need to avoid doing it and we need to talk about it among ourselves because it's a big subject.
Today we are sad and disappointed, it's difficult to find the words after this defeat. We had a good first half, then we were slowed down a little by the equalizer in the second half.
Breel EmboloOn the meeting
How are you approaching the match against Aston Villa?
For the moment, it's very difficult to take my mind off the Champions League match on Tuesday. However, this is what we must do quickly to concentrate on this important meeting and the next Ligue 1 meetings.
You are experiencing the same complicated start to the year as last season.
Difficult moments can happen at any point in a season, but I would say this one especially hurts. I'm disappointed, but so is everyone else. If we want to stay in the top 3 of the championship, we have to win these kinds of matches.
Breel Embolo's reaction
Good evening Breel. How do you feel after the match?
-Today we are sad and disappointed, it's difficult to find the words after this defeat. We had a good first half, then we were slowed down a little by the equalizer in the second half.
It's really difficult at the moment because the performance is there, but we can't solve the problems in both surfaces. We see that confidence is no longer 100%, we must get back to work to reverse the trend. We are not far from our goals and I am convinced that we will emerge from this situation as a group.
Of course, a victory would be good, especially in situations like this. This can restore confidence and tranquility so it can revive us. We will work hard to bring back this victory, for us, our supporters and our goals.
Breel EmboloAbout Aston Villa
Did the break date from the match against Benfica?
This meeting actually accentuated this break, we have highlights in each match and even if we concede a goal, we know that we can still change the score. Unfortunately, we are not able to finish as we would like and that is the case today.
It's certain that mentally it plays a huge role, we have a young group, it's up to us veterans to take our responsibilities in this kind of period and move forward. Luck must be on our side, but it is by working that we can force success to come back to us.
Can the match against Aston Villa revive you?
Of course, a victory would be good, especially in situations like this. This can restore confidence and tranquility so it can revive us. We will work hard to bring back this victory, for us, our supporters and our goals.
