2023-12-02 03:56:56
They all came or almost to greet their 3,000 supporters despite the anger, sadness and frustration. Among them, defender Medina even approached the stand even closer, bowing flatly to the kop. This Wednesday evening, Lens received an XXL slap at the Emirates Stadium. The biggest defeat for a French club in European competition since Bordeaux against Parma in March 1999 in the UEFA Cup. And above all a major correction (6-0) for Racing which was coming off five clean sheets in a row in the championship.
“I’m not angry and I don’t necessarily have regrets. The opponent was much superior to us, and we especially were not strong where we should be strong, that is to say defensively in particular. There were too many gaps, analyzed Franck Haise, refusing to give in to gloom. When you make so many mistakes in duels, in reading defensive situations against Arsenal, with his accuracy and efficiency, you can fold your match very, very quickly. In seven minutes, the match was over. »
So much for the observation of this match without, or rather this half-time without. In their misfortune, the Sang et Or however have in their diary, on the page for Tuesday December 12 (6:45 p.m.), the perfect opportunity to make the famous “swing”. A final for third place awaits them against Sevilla FC, a team they held to a draw in September (1-1) during the first group match. With at the end, if they do not lose, qualification for the round of 16 of the Europa League.
“If we are lucky enough to finish third and be in the Europa League, it will still be a wonderful competition to play in, especially for us. We don’t forget where we come from, nothing is taken for granted. We can’t wait for the next match at Bollaert,” insisted Adrien Thomasson, who entered during the break, at the microphone of Canal +.
Haise rotated his executives under suspension
Facing the press, Franck Haise did not want to do too much on this deadline. The next match is Lyon, he insisted. A trap match against the red lantern scheduled for Saturday afternoon which must be won to validate the rise in the ranking – Lens is currently 6th. “That’s the advantage of football. Sometimes, after an achievement, we want to cut a week off. But when we take a big slap, we just want to bounce back. » “It’s going to be difficult to get over it but we’re going to have to move on and think about the championship,” says Senegalese midfielder Nampalys Mendy. We must try to evacuate as quickly as possible. Normally, it’s difficult to sleep but after such a defeat, it will be even more difficult. »
6-0 – Lens suffered the biggest defeat by a French club in European competition since Bordeaux against Parma in March 1999 in the UEFA Cup (also 6-0). Set. pic.twitter.com/ovldRZqPAW
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The Artesian technician still had his back by removing his three executives under suspension (Florian Sotoca, Facundo Medina, Salis Abdul Samed) at the break when the score was already 5-0. “There will be a sixth match with importance for us, to continue learning in Europe. »
If Lens goes on a favorable waiver, watch out for the experienced Sevillians who know these tough matches better than anyone. Sergio Ramos’ Andalusians, stuck at two points, have played tons of knockout matches in recent years. As a reminder, they have won the C3 no less than seven times since the 2005-2006 season. A track record that weighs heavily but probably not enough to frighten the Lensois public who promises to be excited for this long-held event.
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