In the pre-match press conference for the Champions League clash against Real Madrid, Lille boss Genesio was present along with player Mernier and showed a well-prepared and calm attitude towards the marquee match. Genesio spoke highly of Real Madrid, calling it the best club in the world, and admitted that he was doubly prepared for the possibility of Mbappe's appearance or absence. He emphasized that the team will deploy tactics for the entire Real Madrid lineup rather than a single player, showing the comprehensiveness and professionalism of the coaching team.
Meanwhile, Genesio spoke highly of his team's young scorer Jonathan David, saying he has proven his consistency and scoring ability in Ligue 1 but still needs to gain experience in the Champions League. For the match against Real Madrid, Genesio expressed great ambition, believing that even against strong opponents, small teams have the chance to make history. He encouraged his players to relax and give their best to the game and believes the team has a chance to win something.
Mernier also spoke at the conference about his past with Real Madrid and his strategy for dealing with tough opponents. He emphasized the importance of mentality, saying that once you are on the field of play, you need to be fully committed and give everything for the team. At the same time, he also acknowledged the importance of this match, but said that it was only one of the Champions League group matches and that the team needed to remain calm and focused with the goal of winning the match.
In addition, Genesio described the team's injury situation and said that there are enough players who can play to meet the challenges. He also talked about the promotion situation under the new season system, saying that the team needs to work hard to win every game and look forward to making history.
