Paulo Fonseca
LilleFranck Haise
Lens
Meeting Highlights…DERBY
We perhaps have players like Lucas Chevalier who experience and feel the derby differently. I expect him to continue what he has been doing so far, with this same positive dynamic. He is balanced, manages to put together good matches. I am convinced that Lucas will have a good match tomorrow.
…PREPARATION
Releasing four starters for this competition, even if it is fantastic… We also have to understand the clubs! We will obviously do our best to be able to help the French team, but the interests must also be common. We can't undress., Ferland Mendy… and perhaps Kylian Mbappé.
…ABOUT MATCH
We feel the pressure but it’s the pressure we want to have at this time of the season. We want to have the opportunity to be in that place. It's a derby but also an important match for the ranking. This is the case for both clubs. It's wonderful to have the opportunity to play this match in front of a sold-out crowd, with our supporters. It will be a magnificent atmosphere. Afterwards, we also have the pressure of the three points. And that’s a pressure we want to continue to have.
Paulo Fonseca
Manager on Lille…DERBY
We perhaps have players like Lucas Chevalier who experience and feel the derby differently. I expect him to continue what he has been doing so far, with this same positive dynamic. He is balanced, manages to put together good matches. I am convinced that Lucas will have a good match tomorrow.
…PREPARATION
Releasing four starters for this competition, even if it is fantastic… We also have to understand the clubs! We will obviously do our best to be able to help the French team, but the interests must also be common. We can't undress., Ferland Mendy… and perhaps Kylian Mbappé.
…ABOUT MATCH
We feel the pressure but it’s the pressure we want to have at this time of the season. We want to have the opportunity to be in that place. It's a derby but also an important match for the ranking. This is the case for both clubs. It's wonderful to have the opportunity to play this match in front of a sold-out crowd, with our supporters. It will be a magnificent atmosphere. Afterwards, we also have the pressure of the three points. And that’s a pressure we want to continue to have.
Franck Haise
Manager on Lens…INJURY REPORT
Jonathan Gradit returned to individual training this week but we didn’t want to take any risks. He will therefore resume collective training next week. For his part, Deiver Machado completed his first full week of training where he felt good. The idea is to give him playing time on Friday morning with the reserve against Boulogne in a friendly.
…ABOUT MATCH
Two teams are very close in terms of level and ranking. This is a team which, under Paulo Fonseca, has only lost three of its last 39 receptions. This figure alone describes the problem that will confront us tomorrow. The Lille people have a team and individuals of high quality. We must be at least 100% of our potential.
…LILLE
It can alternate between two tactical systems, 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3. They are a complete team and we expect a close game again. We will do everything to win in order to continue our progress in the rankings. It’s always a good thing to play matches with such fervour. We are happy to be able to take part in this type of match, even more so when both teams are well ranked.