At the same time in continuity and somewhat different from Paulo Fonseca‘s LOSC, that of Bruno Genesio convinces at the start of the season. The former Rennes technician is on the path he had set out for himself, wanting capitalize on the good work of his predecessor while incorporating his ideas.
A clever mix of continuity and novelty
A few weeks after his arrival, Bruno Genesio had greeted, near The Teamthe work of Paulo Fonseca and the “ trace left » by the Portuguese coach, having brought LOSC from tenth to fourth place in two years, with a shimmering game as a bonus. The Lille neo-coach also highlighted the shortcomings of his new team, particularly on the offensive and mental levels. A few months later, LOSC seems to have smoothed out these rough edges while maintaining high standards elsewhere.
« I maintain that we built on what had worked well over the last two seasons. Paulo is someone I really likekicked off this Thursday Bruno Genesio, invited to take stock of his first months. I also wanted to bring both what was missing at LOSC, but also what is my conception of football with a slightly faster transition game sometimesand not just a complete possession game. It’s not up to me to judge whether I did it right or not.. » The results in any case speak for themselves, with a provisional fourth place in Ligue 1, big hits in Europe (Real Madrid, Atlético) and in the derby and a team which seems to be gaining strength.
The end of the match, symbol of this new LOSC
And among the notable contributions of the coach of Lyon origin, the management of the end of the meeting is well placed. “ It can happen that the team is very emotionalhe observed at the start of the season, still with The Team. If everything goes well, no problem. If there is a small grain of sand, we can lose our means. However, we cannot control a match 100% of the time. The teams that win are often those that manage their weak times best.. Here too, we have progress to make. »
Spoiler: progress is already there. In recent weeks, against Toulouse, Atlético de Madrid or Lens, LOSC has, each time, gained the upper hand over its opponent after a delicate first period. So, is it primarily a tactical question with profitable adjustments during the match, physical with an intensity better tolerated over time, or psychological with better mental management of matches? “ There’s a little of everything », replies Bruno Genesio.
Before detailing: “ I think we are very well prepared physically. We also have a mentally strong group, with the ability to transcend ourselves, to show solidarity and to show self-sacrifice in our weak times. Also because we are lucky to have players who can reverse the trend during the match. This is what we have been doing quite often lately. It shows both that we have quality and the mental strength to react to difficulties. I also believe in the strength of the group, it is essential in current performances “. The Lyon reception, this Friday (9 p.m.), will be a new sample to gauge this new LOSC, Bruno Genesio version.
Enzo PAILOT, in Camphin-en-Pévèle
Photo credits: Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport
