Despite Lille’s strong start to the season, their qualification for the Champions League has become more uncertain. They are currently only two points ahead of Saint-Etienne, who have been in good form lately.
Lille, led by coach René Girard, remains in control of their destiny and must secure a win against Lorient to ensure their place in the preliminary round of the Champions League. The team has been on the podium since October, indicating their consistent performance throughout the season.
Franck Béria, the Franco-Malagasy defender of LOSC, commented on the importance of the match, acknowledging the challenges they face. He emphasized the team’s desire to maintain their position and secure a win against Lorient.
Here’s a summary of the situation:
Lille’s Situation:
- Must win against Lorient to maintain third place in Ligue 1.
- Currently only two points ahead of Saint-Etienne.
- A win secures their place in the preliminary round of the Champions League.
- Led by coach René Girard, the team remains in control of their destiny.
Quote from Franck Béria: “Every time we have been to Lorient, it has never been fun. Today there is a lot of uncertainty. We are sailing between third and fourth place, we are under threat from Saint-Etienne. Even if we have every chance and even if it only depends on us, it’s regrettable because it doesn’t reflect the nature of the season. Mathematically, it is possible. But in our minds and sportingly, it would be damaging. We’ve been on the podium since October. It shows that we deserve this place. When we look back at the history, it would still be good to win there. We have no revenge to take on Lorient. If we had been better, we would have sealed our fate before then,”
Tags: Franck Béria, Ligue 1, Lille, Lorient, LOSC, Champions League
