“Competitiveness was high” Sports News Düzce Tv

Lyon Coach Pierre Sage stated that their performance in the Fenerbahçe match was good and said, “Their competitiveness was high.”

In the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League, the French team Lyon faced Fenerbahçe away and left the field with a goalless draw. Lyon Coach Pierre Sage answered questions at the press conference held after the match. Evaluating the match, Sage said, “A good game was played. Our performance was good. The competitiveness was high. Just like our opponent. We played as we always do. There was no change. We aimed to play more offensively. There was a more careful opponent compared to Toulouse. It was suitable for him.” “A game was played,” he said.

To the question about Lacazette, the French coach answered, “He is a very harmonious football player. He is supported by other football players. He has a good game.”

“Too many cards were due to the fight”

Asked about the fact that they received too many yellow cards in the match and that the players should remain calm, Pierre Sage said:

“There were very professional football players. It was positive. Accordingly, I tried to manage the match as much as I could. We caught a few opportunities and tried to evaluate them. Too many cards seen. This happened because of the struggle. Of course it is not easy. “This is a spectacle of French football.”

Regarding the balance within the team, Pierre Sage said, “We had self-confidence. We worked harder. We need to look at the positive side.”

Regarding the foul committed by Kumbedi against Sebastian Szymanski in the first half of the match, Sage said, “I do not think it was intentional.”

When reminded of the defeat against Beşiktaş, Sage said, “Of course, we thought of winning when we put this forward, but we did our best. Just like in this match.”