Explain to us what this match and this 3-way environment was like?
Kondogbia: “It was good. It’s always positive when you win in front of supporters who were once again extraordinary. The 3-a-side went well, I also have great players around me so that helped me. We have the ingredients to win this match. Even if everything wasn’t perfect, but it’s encouraging for the future.“
Explain this 3-player environment to us in a little more detail. How did you divide up the tasks with Rongier and Veretout?
Kondogbia: “They are experienced players, so it was made easier by communication. Valentin Rongier reads the game very well, he knows when to free up spaces, so we try to adapt with three. For us, it’s pretty easy. From now on, we will have to chain the matches to have automatisms, but personally, I rather liked it.“
The content is interesting and the result very important, is it a perfect evening?
Kondogbia: “Perfect ? I don’t know, but the most important thing is done. We took the 3 points, for the moment, we are first, so it’s very positive. Especially for these supporters, given their performance in the stands, we couldn’t dream of better. Now the main thing is to look forward with a super important match coming up very quickly. We will focus on this match and see what we can improve.“
The hardest thing in football is to confirm. What makes you think that tonight will be the trigger to launch your season?
Kondogbia: “Tonight, I don’t know if we can say it. For several weeks, there have been good intentions, there have been beautiful things on the ground. But we need to consolidate this core for continuity, and this is acquired through automation and experience. Unfortunately in football, we don’t have much time, but we will do everything we can to improve and win matches.“
Isn’t winning the best medicine?
Kondogbia: “It is the best medicine to win. But it can also be misleading, because if you win without style, you can be wrong about judging a match. You have to try to find the right balance and be lucid about the benefits. I think tonight was a pretty successful victory.“
Concerning the atmosphere, did you feel a somewhat special atmosphere with this atmosphere committed to your cause, but a little fraternal?
Kondogbia: “As usual, we are always surprised by our supporters, every match they surprise us. As the other players have said, it must be a huge plus for us, the Vélodrome must be a fortress. We also saw an image after the match on the friendship between the two supporters which we liked. It represents football. It warms my heart to see this kind of image.“
With this victory, OM is relaunching. You are going to have two hot trips to Athens and Brighton. Does this victory this evening give you the confidence to go there more calmly?
Kondogbia: “Yes, definitely. But as I said, we must remain vigilant. Personally, I have already put Europe aside, because there is an important match awaiting us on Sunday.“
What match do you expect against Lyon, who are having difficult times?
Kondogbia: “The context means that it will be a very difficult match. It will be a big shock in Ligue 1, the ranking in this kind of match doesn’t really matter. It’s up to us to be vigilant and work hard in the coming days to win at home.“
Last question about your fitness, how are you feeling?
“Is I feel good. I hope that I will finally be able to play more matches.“
2023-10-26 21:05:00
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