A post, a goal refused by the VAR, unconverted chances, a defeat… Will Still and his Stade de Reims team did not have the best day ever, Saturday at the Bollaert stadium. Beaten by Lens (2-0), the Champenois have lost four of their last five matches. As since the start of the season, they once again displayed an exciting, but naive, style of play.
“I know that Reims shows a good image, but at some point, it will get boring for me to show a good image,” whispered coach Will Still. We have to reward ourselves, and get this match in our pocket faster. Maybe this is part of our journey, our learning. »
“No unhealthy intentions”
The Belgian technician also had difficulty digesting the words of the man in black, François Letexier, at the end of the meeting. “The referee said to me something like: ‘It will be better in England’. Something like that. I didn’t find it very appropriate.” A reference to rumors of Will Still’s departure from Sunderland, Championship club (English second division).
Asked by The Team, this Sunday, François Letexier was keen to deny any desire to calm down: “I simply said to him, at the end of the match: “Maybe good luck in England then”. It was meant to be light, with a smile and without any unhealthy intention. »