Bruno Genesio looks back on OL’s victory at Manchester City – C1 – J1 – Sporting-LOSC

I get the souvenir back.

This Tuesday, Bruno Genesio and Lille challenge Sporting for the resumption of the Champions League. In front of the press, the coach who arrived this summer took the opportunity to recall OL’s unforgettable victory at Manchester City (1-2), arch-favorites and reigning English champions, to highlight the fact that the defeat at the Verts last Friday could have no impact on the Tuesday evening match on the European stage for the Dogues.

“ Some people were trying to figure out how many goals we were going to concede. »

When asked who would be the favourite for the match, the former Rennes coach named his opponent of the day, then allowed himself to point out that anything was possible in football: “Before playing Manchester City, we lost in Caen 1-0, we were rubbish, we played a catastrophic match.. I remember the next day all the predictions, from journalists and supporters, who were betting on the minute at which we would concede the first goal.rewound Genesio. For some, it was the 1^D. For others, the 3^e. Others the 5^e. Others were trying to figure out how many goals we were going to concede. » The result? An unexpected victory for the Manchester ogre.

“I’m not saying we’re going to win. tomorrowhe continued. I just say that’s how football is. The weaker team can beat a stronger team. »

A beautiful life lesson.

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