Hauts Lyonnais – TFC in the Coupe de France: “I feel ready” says goalkeeper Alex Dominguez before Toulouse enters the fray

It's time for Alex Dominguez. The Spanish goalkeeper, second in the hierarchy of goalkeepers at TFC, is preparing to take advantage of the Ligue 1 club's entry into the Coupe de France, Saturday against Hauts Lyonnais (3:30 p.m.), to keep the purple cages. “It’s an important match, important for the people, the club, and the players, especially those who have less playing time in the league” he said this Friday at a press conference.

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Never easy for a goalkeeper used to only playing this competition to be started “cold”. “Me, I feel good. I have prepared well for this moment since the start of the season” replies the former Las Palmas player. “I don't feel any more pressure than anyone else (because he might not play again in the event of elimination, editor's note). On the other hand, we can talk about responsibilities. I feel ready” he adds.

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“It’s not easy not to play”

Accustomed to the Ligue 1 benches, the 26-year-old goalkeeper was able to warm up his gloves for around twenty minutes on December 1 against Auxerre, taking advantage of Guillaume Restes' injury. “I'm very happy. It allows me to be a little more ready for this Cup match. I didn't have a lot of work against Auxerre, but it's certainly helping” he smiled .

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It was also him, during the summer preparation of the TFC, who had been aligned as the last bastion while Guillaume Restes competed in the Olympic Games. “I knew that when he came back, he would play. He had had a great season. The coach had no reason to change,” admits the Spaniard.

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Before looking at his performances and the competition: “During the pre-season I performed well, I think I showed that I was ready. Of course, it's not easy not to play . But fighting for position, I think it pushes everyone up.” Last year, and while TFC was the title holder, Alex Dominguez was only allowed two short rounds of the Cup (victory in Chambéry, then defeat in Rouen). Hoping to extend the pleasure this season.