Post-Match Analysis: Montpellier beats Rennes 1-0

Bruno Genesio (Rennes coach, beaten 0-1 in Montpellier on Sunday): “We did some good things in the first half, but we weren’t effective. Then we had the ball, but nothing happened. Strangely, the expulsion of Savanier (53rd) cut our legs. We lacked precision on the crosses. We lacked aggressiveness to cut the trajectories. We missed a change of pace. As we often deserve what happens to you, we took a revealing goal. That sums up our game, but also our team for some time.

There was not enough, but we have to do more and better to win an away game. We have to do better in terms of commitment and offensive generosity. The worst is to concede this goal like that. We must be able to take a point, failing to win. We have to stop talking about the result and the classification. We miss opportunities every time. There are six games left. We can find a balance. We have to ask ourselves the right questions, because from one match to another it is not worthy of a team that wants Europe. »

Michel Der Zakarian (Coach of Montpellier): “We suffered. The players were heroic. They had a great defensive game. We were very serious, very disciplined, especially in the second half. When we found ourselves quickly at ten (after the expulsion of Savanier in the 53rd minute, editor’s note), it was even more complicated. We defended well, very well defended. Everyone did the job. We went for the victory from a set piece thanks to a fine headed goal. It’s been a while since we’ve scored like this. Mavididi did what he had to do. I hope this will be a trigger for him. It’s not enough just to score a goal. He must also work for the team, win his duels. We expect him to perform better. The upkeep ? There are six games left. We definitely need another win. You have to try to earn a lot of points. We are not going to confine ourselves to playing the maintenance. We have to try to move up the rankings. »