Christophe Pelissier, after Auxerre’s setback against Montpellier: “We don’t score in our highlights”

Christophe Pelissier, coach of Auxerre, after the defeat against Montpellier (0-2) : “The result is very bad for us in this two-sided game. We were a dominating team for an hour, which offered chances and even two posts. But we don’t score in our highlights and we get penalized afterwards, when we are unbalanced to equalise. And we are trapped. Our lack of efficiency is there again at the end with the penalty that we do not transform.

We hit seventeen times without scoring while Montpellier hit four times to score two goals. The stats are telling. The players did what was necessary in terms of content, commitment, intensity, but the highlights must be achieved and scored. We had control of the match, but in the end we lost, and the players are overwhelmed by this defeat. But I am convinced that if we continue with this commitment, we will be rewarded. »

Romain Pitau, Montpellier coach: “We have the feeling of accomplishment, it’s a relief. We knew it was an important match here against a direct opponent. No points were to be conceded. We did what was necessary, it’s a big satisfaction. You just have to see the happiness of the players. In the first half, we suffered a lot, and they had chances. We were able to show character to make the round back with a little luck.

At the break, we repositioned players because we lacked depth in the use of the ball. We insisted on that. I’m very happy for the team which works a lot and which was not rewarded until now. (Stephy) Mavididi scores both goals and it’s good for his confidence, while Benjamin (The count) gave a very good performance for his return among us. We were missing people, but from the beginning I said that we needed the whole group. We won here (sunday) evening, but there is still a long way to go. »