Do not panic. This is the message distilled by Christophe Galtier and Morgan Schneiderlin this Friday 48 hours from the reception in Lorient. Stopped since the end of January (9 points in 9 games) the Gym is 5th in Ligue 1 far from the podium but still in the race to qualify for Europe, the objective of the start of the season. “We would have signed at the start of the season to find ourselves 5th in the league and in the final of the Coupe de France at this time of the season,” said Morgan Schneiderlin. Absent in Lens, the middle of the Gym is restored and should start against Lorient Sunday. “It’s up to us to beat Lorient to get back on track. If we continue to lose matches and the final of the Coupe de France then yes it will be a shitty season.“
The Gym decimated behind?
A few minutes earlier, Christophe Galtier had also recalled that “4th place is only one point away.” “We are in a difficult period but we are not far away. We need to be colder and never stop tensing up when we can’t do the right thing. We need to be calmer and more determined.“The coach also announced the injuries to Danilo (adductors) and Daniliuc (ankle) this week. The two defenders are uncertain to receive the Hakes. While Atal (operated on the shoulder), Lemina and Dante (suspended) are already sure to miss the call.