“We go to bed much earlier than usual. New Year’s Eve will be quiet for Lencois, Frank Hayes joked at a press conference this Saturday, ahead of January 1 and the Paris Saint-Germain reception (20:45, Prime Video). Sang et Or will turn green ahead of this clash between Ligue 1 leaders and runners-up. “We have to be professional and relax,” said Seko Fofana. I don’t think about New Year’s Eve, my phone will turn off at midnight. »
Seven points behind PSG in the standings, the Artesiens made no secret of the fact that they approached this match with particular determination. “We try to be on top in every match, but maybe even more when it’s Paris,” confirms Hayes. “There is a lot of pressure on these opponents,” says Fofana. But we will try to remain as natural as possible. »
Coach Lencois is not one to close the game, realizing “that we will have to defend well”, but hoping to show a victorious face. “In the last meetings with PSG, we defended well, but also tried to attack well. “Since their return to the top flight in the summer of 2020, RCL has had a balanced record against Paris of one win, one loss and two draws.
“Great choice for the Galtier name”
According to Fofana, Lens is constantly “winning”. If he doesn’t think he can “compete with PSG for a whole season”, the Ivorian midfielder believes his team is better equipped than in previous fights. “In our first season in Ligue 1 we were good in attack but conceded a lot of goals. We managed to add, our defenders are well prepared. This allows us to make a difference and win wide or not. “With 10 goals conceded, Sang and Or also share the best defense in the championship with the Parisian leader.
The Paris native warns the capital club: “We are used to handling difficult situations, turning the game around, even sometimes when we were ten. “PSG know what to expect. Against Starsburg (2-1), he almost lost two points, surprised by the Alsatian equalizer and the sending off of Neymar.
Haise expects a more open match than the draw he received in Nice (0:0). “There will be opportunities during the transition period. We will have to be precise tactically, even if we haven’t been able to work on the tactical aspect on the ground. There are 36 hours left before the match in Nice and we are still in recovery training. “The artesian coach is wary of the range of opportunities available to Christophe Galtier in terms of people and proven systems. “The Parisian staff works with great intelligence and thought. It was a great choice to appoint Christoph this summer. »
When asked about Mbappé, Eze also spoke warmly about Bondinois. “Lance supporters are first and foremost football fans. I think they will warmly welcome Mbappe, who has done a lot for the French team. »
Source: Le Parisien
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