MHSC: “The advantage is that we already have a group, a team and a staff that is well-oiled,” assures Laurent Nicollin

Laurent Nicollin and Michel Der Zakarian launched the 2024-2025 season. Midi Libre – SYLVIE CAMBON

Montpellier resumed training on Tuesday July 2, in a difficult context with many unknowns, given the absence of a broadcaster.

The MHSC resumed training on Tuesday. A resumption in complete privacy since no supporters were present in the Grammont pine forest for the first jogging.

The Montpellier aficionados didn't miss anything since there was no new face in the squad of 25 players who took part in this appetizer. In this extended group with young people from the training center, only Joris Chotard selected for the Olympic Games and the long-term injured Christopher Jullien (knee), Lucas Mincarelli (knee) and Benjamin Lecomte (Achilles heel) were missing. worked in the room.

No new head

No recruits therefore because Ligue 1 has no broadcaster and it's "a loss of 20 million euros& ;quot;, recalled President Laurent Nicollin. "I think things are more likely to change from August 15", thinks the boss of Montpellier Hérault. In the meantime, the MHSC can leave with the squad that allowed it to finish last year in 12th place. “The advantage we have is that we already have a group, a team and a staff that is well oiled”, the boss rejoiced pailladin.

"It's practically the same squad as last year. There are a few more youngsters who have joined us, including Maama who has just signed as a pro. We're going to rely on what we have and we're going to work with them",Against bad luck, Michel Der Zakarian, the coach, did so with good heart. Whose contract extension will not take place immediately, also taking into account financial imperatives. "There's no problem. It’s just a matter of days, weeks to sort this out. He will still coach for many seasons with us, wished Laurent Nicollin.

Seven weeks of preparation

Who aims to be "the first of the last eight" but above all more win only the three unfortunate matches at home. "Bringing people to La Mosson and winning matches is still the basics."< /em>