MHSC – Monaco: “I don't understand the eight minutes of stoppage time”, Michel Der Zakarian's reaction after the narrow defeat

Michel Der Zakarian et ses hommes se sont inclinés sur un but à la 98e minute. Midi Libre – ALEXANDRE DIMOU

"Frustrated", the MHSC coach regretted an extra time that was far too long for his taste after the defeat against Monaco, conceded in the 98th minute, Saturday, September 28. But he also remembered the "attitude" of his players. "We will fight until the end", he insisted.

Michel Der Zakarian, MHSC coach:  "On the first, we could have even scored a little more if we were more accurate in the last 30 meters. We lacked accuracy and lucidity at times. Afterwards I don't have much to reproach my team for. We fought against a much better armed team, with a more substantial bench. He may have made them win tonight. But I liked the attitude we showed tonight.

I don't understand the 8 minutes of stoppage time. We made three changes, they made five. That's not eight minutes at the end. Afterwards, I told the referee that even the second yellow card to Coulibaly was harsh. You have to look at the images, he doesn't touch the feet.

I hope we'll keep this attitude, work well together like that

I hope we'll keep this attitude, work well together like that. But there is the frustration of not taking at least one point, even if they had situations, that “Dimi” (Bertaud) made miraculous saves. With ten too… The frustration is there.

“We will fight until the end"

If Bertaud agrees with me ? There is no reason to give. In football, whether it is the goalkeepers, the outfield players, there is a questioning to be had, performances to be provided, regularity. After that I make my choices. Some start, others finish.

Falaye (Sacko) was sick before the match, he had headaches. At half-time, he didn't feel well. Right now everything is going wrong with injuries, expulsions… But we're going to fight until the end.”