Ghislain Printant : "A feeling of shame"

How do you explain the difference between the two periods? The team seemed to begin the match well and with confidence…

Yes, but a match lasts 90 minutes. We let in this first goal too quickly after the break, that’s regrettable. I’m experiencing a feeling a shame for such a defeat especially since we really controlled the first half time. I can’t explain the situation in which the team found itself after the game was tied. We were caught in Angers’ trap while, during the first half, we had a team that managed to maintain control of the ball and control of its adversary.

Why did your team lose the collective control that allowed it to dominate the first half?

After the break, we lost many balls. Angers showed itself to be a bit more aggressive in the second half and we did not know how to react. On the contrary, we lost our collective control. Yesterday, I reminded the players of the importance of the situation, of the opportunity that they have to do this wonderful job. They’re experienced players. We owe it to ourselves to present ourselves differently than we did today.

How do you intend on remobilizing your team?

We have to bounce back, and very quickly. This evening, I’m ashamed because we gave up too easily. I’m worried for AS Saint-Étienne, not for my personal situation. The score hurts. We have to tackle the match against Metz in the Cauldron, this Wednesday, with great determination. We must stop speaking and act.