Entered the game, Florian Sotoca was relieved to be able to draw only positives from RC Lens' victory in Reims (0-2)this Friday for the 13th day of Ligue 1. Enough to find a smile again after recent difficult scenarios for the Lensois.
A reassuring service
“We knew how to manage the match from the first to the 90th minute. We hadn't done it too much this season, having strong first halves and having difficulties in the second half. We knew how to be effective at the right time. Taking the advantage obviously changes a match. We were strong, we didn't give up any chances, apart from the counter-attack from the corner. We don't have the right, because if they come back to 2-1, we can bite our fingers. Overall, we had a great match. »
RC Lens needed to wash their heads
“It’s a good thing to have been able to repeat in the second half what we were able to do in the first. We have to do this again in the next matches. Mentally, we took a big hit against Marseille, because we had a very strong first half. It was a very hard moment, but we knew how to pull together and lift our heads. We showed a great state of mind. »
The transition to 4-2-3-1
“The coach changed his system this week and I think that redistributed the cards. It was good for everyone. The state of mind was excellent. We knew how to be strong, not concede a lot of chances and have weight up front with one more player. Maybe that's a good thing for the future. »
His 200th match with RC Lens
“There was nothing better than winning tonight. I am very proud of how far we have come. It's already my sixth year, my 200th match. It's significant. This proves that there was a lot of work behind it. I arrived in Ligue 2, we have been in Ligue 1 for five years, with a real club which is stabilizing there. I am very proud of the journey from the start. »
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