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OM-Lorient (4-0): Coach's reaction

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The reaction of Roberto De Zerbi, our Italian coach, after his team's resounding 4-0 victory over FC Lorient at the Orange Vélodrome, in the opening match of the fourth day of the 2025-2026 McDonald's Ligue 1 season.

A great victory

"OM had a great transfer window. The team is very strong, the players are very strong. This match was basically our first match of the season because it was the first time all the players played together. But it was the fourth match day, so we need to pick up the pace. With such strong players, we can pick up the pace. We have to prepare for the next matches. Aguerd is fine, Pavard had cramps and Gouiri has a sore shoulder."

 

The three-man defence

‘We defended with four, but when we had the ball, we defended with three. Medina did what he always does. Palmieri can play in that position. I hope we can play like that. We'll need very strong players, and we have very strong players, so I'm delighted. When I look at the squad, I see competitive players, which is very positive.’

 

Next week with Real Madrid and PSG

"There's a good atmosphere among the players. We've been lucky to sign strong players who are also enthusiastic about playing for this shirt. They've all brought optimism and positivity. We have to prepare for Madrid. We'll go to Madrid with humility but also with ambition. We're playing in the Champions League with a heavy shirt, a history. That's what the club and the city impose on us. We have the ambition to get a result without forgetting where we came from, compared to last year."

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