Will Still
ReimsPaulo Fonseca
Lille
Meeting Highlights…OPPONENT
Lille is a European team against whom the tactical combat is quite interesting. It's a team which has real principles and we know that we will have to put in enormous intensity but it will not be enough. We will also have to combine that to interesting content and not having some players at 50%, others 80%... etc. Everyone must be at 110%.
…ABOUT MATCH
The victory against Le Havre necessarily gives us more confidence and energy to tackle Lille. We talked about it, the manner was important. Even if we concede a goal we don't give up even though we are outnumbered and that It's important. I've been at the club for a few years now, we know that sometimes we'll have difficult times and it's in those moments that we have to stay united.
…INJURY REPORT
I’m happy that we are fully trained. There are some minor issues but we are available.
Will Still
Manager on Reims…OPPONENT
Lille is a European team against whom the tactical combat is quite interesting. It's a team which has real principles and we know that we will have to put in enormous intensity but it will not be enough. We will also have to combine that to interesting content and not having some players at 50%, others 80%... etc. Everyone must be at 110%.
…ABOUT MATCH
The victory against Le Havre necessarily gives us more confidence and energy to tackle Lille. We talked about it, the manner was important. Even if we concede a goal we don't give up even though we are outnumbered and that It's important. I've been at the club for a few years now, we know that sometimes we'll have difficult times and it's in those moments that we have to stay united.
…INJURY REPORT
I’m happy that we are fully trained. There are some minor issues but we are available.
Paulo Fonseca
Manager on Lille…OPPONENT
It will take great character, really. We are going to play against a very strong team. I know the great quality of the Reims team, which is fighting for the top positions in the standings. That’s how I see it, he replies. It is a special team, physically very strong, counter-pressing and quick to attack from space or depth. Defensively, it is also a very organised team.
…ABOUT MATCH
We always had difficulties when playing against Reims. In the last match, we lost at home. We had a lot of possession, but they defended very well, were very aggressive. It will be one of the most difficult matches of the season.
…INJURY REPORT
We have six young players with us. I am confident and focused on the solutions I can find. We don't have a problem. We have our group of players. We are confident and so is the team. We have to work hard to win the matches. This is our state of mind.