Rennes-MHSC: “It’s not joy”, the disappointment of Montpellier coach Romain Pitau

“We are disappointed with the scenario, especially this first period during which we were not efficient enough in the use of the ball, we were too poor in the game that we developed. There are these two goals, one from a set piece the other from an individual error.It’s a shame to have conceded them in the first half.

We evolved in a different system (with five defenders). The first half was average, but then we found the momentum, the bond in the game. We had situations and I would have liked to come back to 2-1 to see how this Rennes team reacted, the make doubt. There are some interesting things about the second half.

I would have liked to see this team doubt a little to see how we could react

Change system to 2-0? No, not necessarily, I wanted to leave the players in their strengths. It was not appropriate to change at that time. There were good players in front, who have the offensive drive, a good combined game. We will continue to work on this system to have a choice.

There is no worse formation to revive. We knew it would be complicated here. I would have liked to see this team doubt a little to see how we could react.

We go on losing streaks so it’s not joy. We must continue to work. The team has character. We will rely on that to react.

Boys need confidence, we know that, it’s part of my job to give them back

There was disappointment tonight in the locker room. Especially for the 1st half because we didn’t play the game we wanted. In the situation in which we are, we must dare, try, especially in Rennes. It’s too complicated to play only half time here and hope for something.

There were mistakes, it’s part of the game. Rennes pressed us well, put us in difficulty. You don’t have to throw it all away either. Boys need confidence, we know that, it’s part of my job to give them back. “