Razvan Lucescu emphasized that PAOK against Lille showed that they are here and he focused on the result and the utilization of the phases, the pressure they received in the first half, he analyzed all the improbable things that happened in the second half, he referred to the combativeness during that time and found that there is continuous improvement in the team.
In detail: “From the beginning of the match we knew it would be a difficult match. A country whose football is one of the best in the world. We came here today to fight to get the three points. We knew it would be difficult and complicated, in any case the most important thing is that we were there. The first was belief in the result and the game and the second was the evaluation of the phases. Especially in the first half we surprised the opponent, we had some pressure, but to a small extent.
The second half was very complicated. We conceded a goal from a stoppage time. Lille brought physical strength, characteristic of them. It was normal to push. A 2-3 was made from one wrong assessment. We had other chances before 2-4. We managed to make it 2-4 and had a chance for the fifth goal that would end the game. Lille came back and scored. We had another chance to score with Konstantelias who slipped. The most important thing was the will and belief in the result. When you have these, God will help you, and today he helped us.”
On whether the reaction after the 2-3 and the inactivity in the corners was a “key” point: “I just mentioned that a characteristic of French teams is strength and agility. I keep the whole game, the evaluation, I keep until 0-3, I also keep the fighting spirit in the second half”.
On whether the team is ready for two matches a week: “No, I can’t say that. I can say that there is an improvement since the beginning of the year and the preparation. We are constantly improving each time. Things are getting better. There is also luck now, if we exclude two games that ended 0-0, with the team playing good football. We have a game next Sunday and our goal is to go game by game.”
Source: Sport Fm
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