RC Lens Ready to Challenge Ligue 1 Leaders Marseille
Ahead of their crucial Matchday 12 clash at the Stade Vélodrome, RC Lens players are exuding confidence despite facing league leaders Olympique de Marseille.
Speaking to L’Équipe, Al Harbi El Jadeyaoui displayed unwavering determination:
“The team will be very motivated against Marseille. When you’re a competitor, you’re not afraid of anyone. Even if you tell me I’m going to face a professional boxer, I’m going to get in the ring. I don’t care. I’m going to take a beating, but I’m going to get in.”
His words reflect the mindset within the Lens squad—one of courage and fierce competitiveness.
Ahmed Kantari, another key figure in the Lens defense, echoed a similarly bold tone during the pre-match press conference:
“We must not let ourselves be impressed by the over-hyped match and focus on the game. Marseille is the team in form at the moment, but they are not unbeatable. Personally, I can’t wait to have Gignac in front of me. We’re not going to be distracted by Marseille’s problems—we’re focusing on ourselves. We’re not going there to take photos, but to bring home points.”
Despite being 16th in the standings with 11 points, the newly promoted Lens side are approaching the game with the mentality of seasoned fighters, determined to break through Marseille’s dominance and defy expectations at the Vélodrome.
