RC Lens goalkeeper Brice Samba expressed his profound disappointment following his team’s narrow 2-1 loss to Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Vélodrome stadium during the 31st matchday of Ligue 1. Samba, visibly frustrated, candidly shared his reflections on the match, acknowledging the challenges faced by his team.
“It’s complicated this evening,” Samba lamented. “We fish a little offensively and defensively. Football happens on both surfaces, and we were not effective on either.
We are paying for it with this defeat.” The 30-year-old custodian highlighted the team’s ongoing efforts to address their shortcomings, particularly concerning individual errors that have proven costly in crucial matches.
“In these kinds of matches against the big teams, we really struggle in all aspects of the game,” Samba admitted, expressing his struggle to find words to encapsulate the disappointment.
“This one is hard to swallow.” Despite the setback, Samba emphasized the importance of maintaining perspective and resilience, asserting, “Of course, we always have our destiny in our hands.”
With Lens currently occupying 6th place in the league standings, Samba stressed the need for a determined approach in the remaining fixtures.
“We are still 6th this evening. Marseille comes back to two points. We have 3 games left,” he noted. Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Lorient, Samba underscored the team’s commitment to meticulous preparation and a match-by-match focus.
“When you are in a delicate situation, you have to take match by match,” Samba emphasized. “We are still here, we are not going to give up, and we will give everything until the end.”
Samba’s reflections encapsulate the resolve and determination that define RC Lens’ approach as they navigate the challenges of the season’s climax, reaffirming their commitment to securing a successful outcome in their remaining fixtures.
