Facing the press, Issiaga Sylla tried to find the reasons for the defensive feverishness of the Pailladins. Sometimes struggling to find the words, the Hérault left-back called for a return to solidity. Priority of the moment.
« Everyone is aware of what awaits us, particularly this match against Marseille. Even in the selection, I had a bit of a head here in Montpellier. (…) It’s complicated defensively. We must continue to work to regain a certain solidity. I find it hard to explain this excitement, especially since I haven’t played that much at the start of the season. But I have confidence in my teammates, I know that they will do what is necessary to get things back on track. (…)
We’re not going to lie to each other. Of course we are in danger. Finally in danger… We are in difficulty. All players are aware of this. We have to improve, work what it takes to try to earn points. (…) It’s a good time to host Marseille. I prefer to face them now. We have the objective to defend well first, not to concede a goal to take points. As a defender, that is of course my first objective. It’s up to the attackers to help us by scoring (smile).
The coach insisted on this defensive solidity to be found, of course. I think at the moment this is the most important thing. Because we know that we have the players capable of making the difference. (…) I have confidence for this match. Even though I was in the selection, I know that the group worked well during the break, focused on this match. We will have to display the same state of mind as that seen in Monaco, and defend well. They have attackers in good shape, it’s up to us to be attentive.«
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