"Playing the game foot on the floor", was not enough. Lille compromised their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League on Matchday 2, losing at home to Chelsea (2-1) on Wednesday in a match they failed to ignite. Last of their hen, the Nordists almost said "goodbye" to the first two places. After the slap received against Ajax Amsterdam (3-0) for their entry in the running, they continue to pay dearly for the price of their inexperience.
"To shake up this kind of opponent, we have to be 110, 120, 130%"
"We lost our second game, and the first one at home, because it's shyness again, early in the game, we're dealing with a team that's used to playing these games every week. the European Cup every season, and we saw the difference that there was with us, "admitted Christophe Galtier, coach of LOSC. "The team has its limits, and on a collective level, we had strong moments, in our weak times we concede goals, we suffer, and it penalizes us on both matches. There has been a big gap between the two teams, and Chelsea is used to this type of match, and to shake up that kind of opponent, you have to be 110, 120, 130%, "he added.
"All that means that over the long run, it costs a lot. (..) There are regrets, but that's also the Champions League. (...) I found that my players have put more of energy and engagement in the match, unlike the match at Ajax, but tonight, it was necessary to compete in all areas, tactical, technical ... To compete at this level, it was necessary to of strength, and there, we realize that there is a difference between them and us.My players gave everything, but it was not enough.