RCLens got back into rhythm after the 0-2 defeat against Sporting Portugal in the Champions League. Coach Yannick Cahuzac, present at the press conference, insisted on the need to turn the page and remain focused on the championship, while reminding that he is not calling into question his project. He said individual and collective mistakes were normal and needed to be corrected, saying the team was “on the right path”.
In the context of a very busy schedule, the Artesian club must prepare for its trip to Troyes this Saturday at 8:45 p.m. Cahuzac stressed the importance of this match to regain confidence after the European failure. He made it clear that he did not want to establish a strict hierarchy between competitions and that each player had to prove his worth in training and in matches.
A central topic of the conference was midfield competition. Amadou Haidara and Michaël Cuisance seem to be progressing, but Cahuzac said there was no indisputable starter yet. He spoke of mobility and movement as key elements of his tactical scheme, refusing to compartmentalize midfielders into overly fixed roles. This approach leaves room for internal competition, which the coach believes is beneficial for the season.
Regarding preparation, Cahuzac mentioned his temporary absence due to training at BEPF. He ensured that the organization of work remained solid thanks to daily videoconferences with his staff. The starters worked on their recovery after the match against Sporting, while the others followed a standard training program, in order to preserve the players for the next matches, in particular against Bruges and ParisFC.
In summary, Lens is preparing to face Troyes with a positive mentality and a spirit of internal competition. The coach remains convinced of his group's ability to recover quickly, and expects the players to translate their progress into results on the field. The next challenge is therefore to show that Cahuzac's confidence is not unfounded, by giving their best in this crucial match.