FONSECA: “We are happy, but I think the point reached is not enough”

coach of Lyon Paulo Fonseca Summary of the match against Go Ahead Eagles in the sixth round of the Europa League: 2:1.

“I am very pleased. I think we played a good match with good moments in attack. We could have scored more goals, but the team played very well and defensively. We were balanced and aggressive, it was a good win. The team was always very balanced. It was important to react after the missed goal. We were in complete control of the game. We could have scored in the second half after the second goal. The team had the mental strength to respond. We played well until the end of the attacks, but we played too. Defensively, Go Ahead created almost no chances: they had some shots on goal but our team was strong in defence, but I think the current points are not enough to get into the top 8 – we need more, that’s good, but we need more.

We need to rest now; The next match will be important for us. The players are a little tired, we will play on Sunday at 15.00. I don’t understand how you can play today at 21:00 and on Sunday at 15:00. Now we need to rest and prepare for the match against Le Havre on Saturday. Players need to regain their physical strength.