2024-11-14 22:53:00
Do you find mitigating circumstances in your players or are you unhappy with their performance?
“It’s not a context that we want to relive. Now, we’re not going to find any extenuating circumstances, because we knew what to expect. We could have done more, obviously, but facing a very grouped opponent who gained a lot of time, we had the opportunities to win without being efficient. Our start to the match was a little too quiet, with too much time in transmissions and forward play, which favors the plan of a regrouped opponent. I’m not going to be satisfied with what we did, we should have won and we are capable of doing better. There was more energy in the second half, without opening the scoring. »
We found your players amorphous in the first half, did you have to shake them up at the break?
“I told them. We were taking too long in all the transmissions. The few times we put on speed, we put them in difficulty, but we didn’t do it often enough. I’m on the bench, I can see… We started timidly, on tiptoe. »
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This is the fourth 0-0 of the year. Would you say that 2024 was the most difficult year in the game since you started?
“It’s up to you to judge… We don’t score, but we don’t concede a goal. We still had three consecutive victories. »
“The year has not been easy”
But isn’t there a benchmark match missing this year? What will you remember from 2024?
“Everyone will remember what they want. We can take stock of the year. Yes, it was not easy, with some complications, despite everything you know what we achieved this summer (Editor’s note: Euro semi-finalist). I wanted to see a lot of players in this Nations League, because it was the time to do so, even if it goes against collective expression. We are qualified for the quarter-finals with one last match in Italy, we will make sure to put in the best possible performance. »
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First place remains accessible but we will have to score a lot of goals in Italy. Does this make you want to make a lot of changes on Sunday?
“Yes, we’ll have to put three… I don’t know. Even if we had won tonight, I wouldn’t have been able to answer you, I have to take stock. There will definitely be changes, but how many? I will wait until the last training session. The sequence is not easy and, even if it is not an excuse, there is fatigue at this gathering. »
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How do you plan to enhance your players’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities during training?
**Interview with Coach [Name] Following Recent Match Performance**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us, Coach. After the recent match, many fans and analysts have expressed concerns about your team’s performance. Do you find any mitigating circumstances for your players, or are you unhappy with how they played?
**Coach [Name]**: It’s not a context we want to relive. We’re not looking for extenuating circumstances because we knew what to expect from the match. Yes, we could have done more. We faced a well-organized opponent who managed the game well. We created opportunities but didn’t capitalize on them. Our start was a bit too subdued, which played into their hands. I’m not satisfied—we should have won, and I know we’re capable of much better. I did see more energy in the second half, but unfortunately, we couldn’t find the back of the net.
**Editor**: In that first half, many noted a lack of energy and urgency from your players. Did you need to provide a strong message at halftime to wake them up?
**Coach [Name]**: Absolutely, I addressed it directly with them. We were taking too long with our passes and transitions. The few times we quickened the pace, we looked dangerous. It’s crucial for us to maintain that intensity. We need to start games with that urgency and not allow ourselves to fall into a slower rhythm that plays into the opponent’s strategy.
**Editor**: Thanks for your insights, Coach. What steps will you take in training this week to address these issues before your next game?
**Coach [Name]**: We’ll focus on quickening our tempo in training, enhancing our decision-making under pressure, and reinforcing the importance of starting strong in games. The players know they have the potential to perform better, and we’ll work together to ensure our next outing reflects that. Thank you for having me.
