After the draw against Reims (1-1) on Monday, Paulo Fonseca criticized the behavior of the fans. The LOSC coach has said he is ready to leave if the fans so wish. A statement that obviously did not please the Nordic public.
Things are heating up in Lille. During Monday’s match against Reims, fans attacked their team, deemed lacking in resourcefulness. Balls against Lucas Chevalier were whistled, as was the young goalkeeper’s awkward footwork. Enough to annoy coach Paulo Fonseca who waited until his post-game press conference to give a big rant. ” I am especially very disappointed with our fansdropped the Portuguese. Until now they had always supported us. This (Monday) evening, when opposition was strong, it was them we needed. Now, I don’t usually say this, but what they did was incorrect. »
Paulo Fonseca: “If the fans aren’t happy, I can leave”
The LOSC coach made an unexpected rant after the draw against Reims, and is supported by his chairman#LOSCSDR pic.twitter.com/Pc1nXRf8Pi
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« During the first balls, a back pass for Lucas, we were booednoted the LOSC coach. Same thing in the second half. If my team plays like this, it’s because I ask them to. Players believe in our principles. If there’s a culprit to look for, it’s me. If the fans have to protest, it’s not against the players, but against the coach. It’s not right. If they’re not happy with how we play, let them talk to the president. I can go. Not surprisingly, the message got through. Worse yet, the fans didn’t like it.
The response of the fans
The Dogues Virage Est have reacted through a statement in which they explain not to validate” the few whistles emitted in the face of annoyance and frustration “. On the other hand, the main group of Lille supporters does not tolerate communication from the coach. ” Mr. Fonseca should focus on why he belongs to the loscist institution, give the best of the team, score our forwards, win games or have a warrior mentality. Not accepting criticism, which all in all isn’t great, is problematic. This is even more true when a captain threatens to abandon ship on the first wave. The association replied, which now has the coach in its sights.
