Lille coach Paulo Fonseca, who on Friday night won 3-0 in Strasbourg, in the match that opened round 11 of the French Ligue 1 and moved up, for the time being, to sixth place in the standings, beaming with such a performance of his players – among them Jose Fonte, Thiago Dagalo and Andre Gomez, all of them beginners – and the team at the meeting who decided to give them the weekend.
“We played a good match, again, as already happened against Lens. We had good possession in the first half, but we could have been faster and faster. However, I think we deserved to win. At the end of the match, the Portuguese Lille coach said, In statements to the official website of the French club, as I told the players, the team is in the process of growth. “
We were more aggressive. The team worked to get the ball back and we took a few chances against Strasbourg: we didn’t let them play the game they dreamed of. It was very important for us not to concede any goals. I congratulated my players after the match, especially those who came from the bench during the match, as they helped the team a lot, as I also did against Lens. They helped, and the team can improve with them,” said Paulo Fonseca.
The hero of the match is Canadian striker Jonathan David, who scored the first of Lille’s three goals (and the match), Rada the coach, with a good night smile to the striker.
“He could still score more goals, he had more of a chance to do that. He works hard and is a smart player, easily understands where spaces are and looks for depth. I am very happy with your work. Already looking forward, Paulo Fonseca said he is He gives the team what it really needs.
We now have a week to prepare for the Monaco reception [12.ª jornada], in what promises to be a very interesting game. Players have fun and enjoy themselves: they will get two days off, they deserve it [sábado e domingo]. Then it’s time to start working again and think about that game,” he revealed, as he said goodbye.
