Bruno Genesio (Rennes) after the victory in Angers: “It’s important to know how to win matches without being very good” – L’Équipe

Bruno Genesio (Rennes coach, after the 2-1 victory at Angers on Sunday in Ligue 1): “I will remember the victory, our ability to go all the way to snatch victories at the end of the match, the contribution of the guys which come from the bench… and then that’s it. I’m not going to be choosy, it’s important to know how to win matches without being very good. The adversary had also set up an effective defensive system. I expected better in the technical field and in our offensive animation. We lacked high-intensity races, we lacked technical accuracy and also simplicity in our game. The few times we set the pace, either we created chances or we scored. But I thought we could do it more often. With two points on average per game, we are on schedule. It is often said that this average is the podium almost assured, even if the stats are made to be denied. And there are still a lot of games to play, no one knows what will happen after the long break. “For me, a draw would have been deserved” Gérald Baticle, Angers coach Gérald Baticle (Angers coach): “The defeat is cruel and it causes a lot of frustration. The players gave a lot. We had a game plan, we were much lower to seek defensive solidity and block the game of Rennes. When you give them some space, you pay dearly for it. And again, when we end well, we get caught. On the involvement of the players, there is nothing to say. For me, the draw would have been deserved, but there is this extra time and this release from the goalkeeper. We are three for a striker, we had to be at the reception. We have to be even more solid, until the last second. For us, the objective is to stay in contact with our opponents before the break. There is real progress among our young players, it will pay off in the second half of the season. I saw the players make the effort to help the partners, I felt a cohesion and a very encouraging mentality. »