Sampaoli: We want a healthy competition

Jorge Sampaoli spoke about the upcoming match between Nice and OM. He is aware of the fatigue that accumulates in these periods when the schedule is very busy. He is attentive to his players.

“Excitement in matches? That is exactly what we analyze with the technical staff because we know very well that this tension around important matches generates a decrease in tension. We will take decisions regarding this very important match against a good team. Reality and victory are very important tomorrow “The Argentine coach explained at a press conference. He also knows the potential of Christoph Galtier’s team: “It’s a team that can score at any time, they have very good strikers, are able to play quickly in the transition. But he also showed a very important defensive strength despite their defeat by Lyon. We will definitely suffer if we don’t master the game. We know that playing back And back in the game can do us a lot of harm.”

“If I’m kind and want everyone to be happy, I risk the outcome”

Makes choices in order to match the best possible team: “I’m not close enough to the dressing room to really know what non-playing players look like. We’re looking for relationships on the pitch in a new, young group, which is why we’ve repeated this starting eleven. We’re looking for harmony and formulas, because they team sport. Those eleven were good matches against Lazio and then against PSG.” Moreover, he does not make systematic changes, from one meeting to another: “The most important thing is to have a team that can win. Everything about management has gone downhill. If I want to be nice and make everyone happy, I risk the outcome.” We want everyone to do that. Be prepared and there will be healthy competition, but the best players, both physically and mentally, will play this game. My intentions are always the same. I always work to win.”

OM did not score in two games. He will try to find his way to the net against Nice, whose team has the best defense in the tournament (7 goals conceded in 10 days).