OM-HAC (6-2): Coach's reaction

The match

It was a difficult match. We had three, four or five players who weren't at their best. On top of that, we were coming back from a break. We conceded two rather silly goals. It's a very important day because OM are top of the table. We could have been there by having the best attack and the best defence. Credit goes to Pablo Longoria, Medhi Benatia and the players. It's 18 October, not 18 May, so being top of the table isn't that important.

The streak has begun

It was a very important match. The first match after the break is never easy because you have to get back on track. We have a difficult match in Lisbon in the Champions League. And then it will be Lens, the best defence in the league. If we want to stay at the top, we have to win these kinds of matches.

Mason Greenwood's match

That's a good question. Mason Greenwood could do better, not in terms of the number of goals he scores, but in terms of becoming one of the most important players in the world. He has the qualities to do so. He can improve in certain areas. I want to protect him, he's always there in training, but there are areas where he can improve.

Amine Gouiri to undergo surgery soon

The transfer window is a long way off. We need to focus on the current period. Vaz is ready, he started in Metz. Robinio is ready. I don't look at ID cards when I pick my team. We're trying to help Bakola improve. We have Aubameyang and Vaz, then Traoré is coming back. He can play as a number 10. Greenwood is also a centre forward. I'm disappointed about Gouiri's injury, but I'm not angry about the selection, as I've read. These things happen.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Aubameyang is a true champion, he's a different kind of player. He can score, make decisive passes, he's fast. He's a true champion.

First place

I love the pressure. That's not the problem. We have to keep playing like this. We lost in Lyon and Rennes. In Rennes, we hit the post twice before conceding the goal. The important thing is that OM play well; that's the only way to win games. Without playing well, OM can't win more than one or two games. We have strong players. The score is important, but playing well is more important.

The Aubameyang/Vaz partnership

Yes, that could be a solution. At the time of the substitution, we were playing 11 against 10. The problem wasn't ball control, but being more offensive. It was time to take a few more risks.