“It went way too far”: Bruno Genesio defends Lucas Chevalier after controversial derby celebrations

“It went way too far”: Bruno Genesio defends Lucas Chevalier after controversial derby celebrations

2024-10-31 15:26:00

« I think there was a lot of exaggeration », immediately retorted Bruno Génésio at a press conference about the controversy which concerned Lucas Chevalier after the derby.

« I didn’t see what happened live, but I believe that there must also be, with respect, emotions in football. », continued the Lille coach before the match against Lyon this Friday (9 p.m.). “ I know what Lucas (Chevalier) could feel, he is the most Lille of all Lille. I myself had these kinds of emotions when I was in Lyon and we were playing the derbies », he defended with his experience of derbies against Saint-Étienne, when he coached Olympique Lyonnais.

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Bruno Genesio added that he had not seen any lack of respect: “ He did things that went beyond celebration and strong emotion. That was a bit of an exaggeration. I spoke with him, the president (Olivier Létang) spoke with him, it went way too far. »

Taking out your frustration on one of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1, I think it’s a bit easy and reductive.”

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**Interview with⁣ Bruno‌ Génésio on Recent Derby Controversy**

**Interviewer:** Thank you ​for joining us today, Bruno. The recent derby​ has sparked‍ quite a bit of controversy, particularly involving Lucas Chevalier. Can you summarize your perspective on the situation?

**Bruno Génésio:** ⁢Absolutely. I think the reactions from the media ⁢and some⁤ fans were quite exaggerated. ⁢It’s important to‍ keep the context in mind — we’re talking about a competitive environment where emotions run high, but that doesn’t warrant the level of scrutiny that we’ve ⁢seen.

**Interviewer:** What specifically do you believe was overblown in⁣ the reactions?

**Bruno Génésio:** The⁤ criticism directed at Lucas, for‌ instance. He’s a young player developing his‍ skills, and expecting​ perfection⁤ in such high-pressure situations can be unrealistic. His performance⁢ should be evaluated holistically rather ⁤than through a narrow lens.

**Interviewer:** Do you think this kind of ‌scrutiny affects player morale?

**Bruno Génésio:** Definitely. Players are sensitive to both praise and criticism. If they feel like they’re under constant attack, it can impact their confidence and ⁢performance on the​ field.‍ We‌ need ⁤to support our players⁤ and ⁢encourage their growth rather than tear them down.

**Interviewer:** Moving forward, how do you plan ⁣to handle similar situations or controversies?

**Bruno Génésio:** ⁢Communication is key. I ​plan to ‌keep an open dialogue with my players and ensure they know they can express​ their concerns. Also, ⁢addressing⁢ any media misconceptions quickly and effectively can help manage public perception.

**Interviewer:** Thank ‍you for sharing your insights,‌ Bruno. It’s clear that the‍ well-being of your players is a priority for you.

**Bruno Génésio:** Thank⁢ you for having me.⁤ We all want to see our players thrive,⁤ both⁤ on and off the​ pitch.

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