It seems that Nicolas N’Koulou, the central defender for Olympique de Marseille, faced a minor setback with a hamstring strain in training but is expected to retain his place in the team for the upcoming match against Bordeaux.
Despite the team’s current second-place position in the Ligue 1 standings, N’Koulou emphasizes the need to stay focused and not get carried away with the rankings. He acknowledges the importance of gathering as many points as possible and insists on assessing the situation at the end of the season. The player expresses satisfaction with being in the second position but remains cautious, noting that the team needs to maintain its performance consistently, especially against smaller clubs.
N’Koulou recognizes the challenges the team faced in maintaining consistency, particularly in matches against supposedly smaller clubs. To avoid similar pitfalls, he emphasizes the importance of the team maintaining the same mindset and performance level as demonstrated in their recent success against Nice.
The player underscores the need for the team to stay concentrated, especially as they approach the crucial matches in the season. He believes that replicating the same mindset as in previous successful encounters will be key to securing positive results in upcoming fixtures.
The mention of the Champions League highlights the potential benefits of maintaining their current pace, not only in terms of team success but also in retaining key players like N’Koulou, who is reportedly being courted by many clubs.
