Franck Haise
LensPatrick Vieira
Strasbourg
Meeting Highlights…WATCHING FROM STANDS
I made my decision, after talking with a lot of people. Not being close to the players in a match, like in Nantes in the first half, can make you feel helpless. I'm going to come back to the sidelines. We have an assistant in the stands, it's Alex Pasquini, on video. He will continue to have this role in direct connection with Lilian. We’re going to resume what we were already doing.
…STRASBOURG
When we see what the team has been doing for a while, it's very dangerous, very dynamic, with a lot of projection. There are a lot of qualities in this team.
…OUR DYNAMIC
In 15 matches, we scored 31 points. All our matches have not been flamboyant, we are paying for a delay in starting but the dynamic has been interesting for a while. The dynamic of the game in 2024 is positive.
Franck Haise
Manager on Lens…WATCHING FROM STANDS
I made my decision, after talking with a lot of people. Not being close to the players in a match, like in Nantes in the first half, can make you feel helpless. I'm going to come back to the sidelines. We have an assistant in the stands, it's Alex Pasquini, on video. He will continue to have this role in direct connection with Lilian. We’re going to resume what we were already doing.
…STRASBOURG
When we see what the team has been doing for a while, it's very dangerous, very dynamic, with a lot of projection. There are a lot of qualities in this team.
…OUR DYNAMIC
In 15 matches, we scored 31 points. All our matches have not been flamboyant, we are paying for a delay in starting but the dynamic has been interesting for a while. The dynamic of the game in 2024 is positive.
Patrick Vieira
Manager on Strasbourg…INJURIES
We have big problems, Bakwa finished the match very tired. Angelo came out with a pubic problem and Emanuel Emegha took a tackle at the end of the match, which didn't leave me many options on the offensive side. There is a risk that all three will be absent. If so, there will be a tactical adaptation.
…LENS
It’s a team that has gained strength since our match at Meinau. It’s a team that is very athletic, which sets a lot of pace. We have to be good, we have to defend very well, to get a result there. The impact of the public also comes into play. There are quite a few young players and this will be their first experience at Bollaert. These are matches that we want to play, whether for the atmosphere or the quality of the opponent. You must not get caught up in emotion. Lens is back at its best and it's a very exciting match against a team that finished second last year, who are still qualified for the European Cup. This remains a good reference.
…ABOUT MATCH
It will be a good challenge for us. We have an obligation to get points, we want to perform and get points. The performances were positive, but in the end we didn't gain much. To do this, we must realise our opportunities, put them to good use, and win the matches.