“It’s difficult to accept”: Ryan Merlen looks back on the match and in particular Lokeren’s time saving during the defeat of RFC Liège – Tout le football

Starting during RFC Liège’s defeat against Lokeren, Ryan Merlen could do nothing to allow his team to obtain a better result. Disappointed, the Frenchman reacts to the defeat of the Sang et Marine at the microphone of DH Sports+.

Liège lacked success, that’s for sure. Which has the gift of frustrating the native of Lens: “A frustrating match, especially in the second half. However, we started well. We created a lot of chances, but as the first half progressed, time, we slowed down at the break, we said to ourselves that we had to start again in the best way, especially in front of our supporters. That’s what we tried to do in the second half. they barely had any chances, but for our part, we still lack that bit of success in front of goal,” points out Merlen. “Even today, it’s the reality: we create a lot of chances, but we have difficulty making them come true.”

“How can we explain the way the team started the second half by putting a lot of pressure on Lokeren? I don’t really know,” said the 22-year-old. “Perhaps it was easier to leave with clear instructions from the coach, who had asked us at the break to stifle them. That’s what we managed to do. But unfortunately, we missed that goal to quickly come back to the score and, why not, go for the victory We had the chances to do it, but we stopped at 1-0.

I think it all came down to this big highlight

“I think it all came down to this big highlight. If we scored at that moment, the second half could have been totally different. And even in the first half, if we put this face-to-face just before the break, it could have boosted us for the rest, but it didn’t go as planned. We’ll have to work again in training to come back next week and finally realize our chances.

Lokeren also gained time during this meeting: “If we had been in their situation, we would probably have done the same: keep the block low, gain time here and there. difficile to accept when we are on the other side. They managed it well, they were smart in their approach, and there’s not much more to say.”

The defeat against Lokeren was Liège’s first defeat at home since that in August against Eupen. What frustrates the Liégeois even more: “Yes, we knew that we were on an interesting series at home, but unfortunately, we did not convert enough matches into victories in front of our supporters. With them, we must aim for the three Points in every match is already frustrating, but zero is even worse. Next week we will go to Eupen, and it is up to us to do what is necessary to end the year on a high note. positive. We must take all three. points.”