Author of a second goal in two matches, the Tarbais player has allowed his team to enjoy the end of the match without pressure each time. He is the expression of a collective effort and a confident attack.
“Is this your fifth consecutive victory? Psychologically, we can imagine that it feels immensely good?”
“Yes, it feels really good! What is striking is to see that we can really rely on a solid group. Even at halftime, when it’s 0-0 or in previous matches when we couldn’t make a difference from the start, we don’t panic. We are sure of our qualities. We know that opening the scoring will eventually happen as the match progresses. It’s a good omen for the rest of the season.”
“Personally, you have just scored two goals in two matches. You are the true ‘supersub’ of the TPF.”
“I wouldn’t necessarily say that being a substitute brings me luck, but it feels really good to score goals. My goal is mainly to want to help the team. The first goal in Argelès allowed us to break the game and relax towards the end. Today, it’s a bit similar: we know that the third goal is often the most important in a match. Scoring it gives us a breath of fresh air.”
“You came on earlier than expected. How does this change your preparation to come in cold?”
“When you are a substitute, you have to be ready at all times. At any moment, whether there is a physical issue or it’s a tactical choice by the coach, you have to respond as soon as you’re called. For today, I had no idea what the initial plan was for Thomas (Marque) or Baptiste (Favre). But as soon as the coach signals, you have to be fully involved from the first minutes to help the team as much as possible.”
“With 39 goals scored, you have the best attack in the championship. Damien Fachan is the top scorer, but it feels like a very collective effort.”
“That’s exactly what I told Damien in the dressing room. Him being at the top of the goalscorers’ list is not accidental, as we have unlocked many situations from set pieces. It’s a crucial phase of play. Once again today, when we had chances in the first half without scoring, it was a set piece that freed us. Whether in Argelès or Castanet, it was the same. It’s no coincidence that we score so much: these are phases we do not neglect in training. With our offensive quality, danger can come from anywhere and at any time. It’s very enjoyable.”
“You have the best attack, but you also have the best defense…”
“I was about to say! When you have both the best attack and one of the best defenses in the championship, you are inevitably aiming high in the standings. These are indicators that lead to good results and it was confirmed tonight against a good Agde team.”
“This combination could allow you to dream higher, even if everyone at the club talks about maintenance.”
“We will seize the opportunity. We will try to challenge the big teams like Canet, Colomiers, or even Anglet until the end of the season. We take immense pleasure in fulfilling this role. If we can achieve a nice reward at the end of the season, we won’t hesitate, we will grab it with both hands.”
