“The victory in Nîmes must have given you back your confidence …
We felt it immediately, at the end of the match. We felt the evacuation of the accumulated frustration, perhaps even a relief. Then, in the meetings we have held in recent days, we have already felt a different atmosphere in the team, the players are a little more free.
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In particular Alexis Claude-Maurice?
Work with him began after the Beer-Sheva game. Honestly, he hadn’t put in a big performance but he was in the spirit I was asking him in terms of movement and position on the pitch. I felt confidence building in him. He had to translate it into a goal.
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Where is Kasper Dolberg at?
He’s not 100%, and in our situation we need 100% players. I rely heavily on him. The idea is to be able to give him time to be at 100% and help us with the recovery in January. (he suffers from “adductor tendonitis”, according to the club’s medical statement).
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How is he mentally?
I find him smiling, but he’s worried about all the little pains that bother him. At this level, the players are like F 1. The settings are very fine and the slightest grain of sand can disturb them. The attacking position requires a huge amount of work on his space taking and his apprehension of time. He must feel very comfortable on the physical level to express himself.
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Will Youcef Atal be able to return?
Yes, he can even start the match. I will give myself another night of reflection to make up my mind. We have a lot of absences, so the team will not be difficult to do.
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“I don’t worry about Amine (Gouiri). It could be a special match for him tomorrow, against Lyon ”
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Did you speak to Amine Gouiri after her little performance in Nîmes?
What I will always say to the team and to the players is that what is very important is to create chances. Not long ago, we did not get it. In Nîmes, we had five huge chances in the first half. I don’t worry about Amine. It can be a special match for him tomorrow, against Lyon. I will tell him that the great champions compete against themselves, not against an opponent.
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Is Dan Ndoye ready to start?
Today, he bangs hard on the door. It puts me in difficulty to make my choices. He demonstrates an incredible mentality. Every time we called on him he was helpful to the team. He is taking huge steps. I don’t remember seeing him miss a practice or two, really. He is 100% all the time.
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“Dante? It’s a symbol. We know his importance and his leadership ”
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Nice today formalized the extension of Dante’s contract.
I’m proud, very happy that he was able to extend despite his age (37 years). He represents much more than a player for the club. It’s a symbol. We know its importance and its leadership in the field. It shows that the club is doing things right. When he was injured, our leaders immediately reassured him. Today, the words have been turned into action.
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Your friend Lucien Favre is no longer Dortmund’s coach. Would you like to find him in Ligue 1?
There would be a place on our staff if ever … Just kidding. A coach like Lucien shouldn’t stay away from football. Why not in Ligue 1. It is he who will make his choice. Find him later? Me, I am on a mission, I did not ask for anything, I will give my maximum. Afterwards, to find him later, after this mission, we don’t know. “
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