“You have to want it at home”, “In England, there is never a fault”: the reaction of Michel Der Zakarian after the defeat against Monaco

“Monaco punished us,” regretted Michel Der Zakarian on Sunday. Midi Libre – JEAN MICHEL MART

Beaten by ASM (2-0) Sunday May 12 at La Mosson, during the last home match, the Montpellier coach regretted the lack of solidity shown at home this season. But also the goal denied to his team at the end of the match.

"It’s a disappointment to have only won three home matches this season. Everyone is disappointed with this performance. We have to make the connection with our supporters and even for ourselves. You have to want it at home, all season we have lacked accuracy, ball holding like our first half this evening with too much technical waste. This is what needs to be changed. The Monegasques make you run, accelerate at the right times. They punished us, created a lot of chances. Fortunately "Dimy" (Bertaud) makes a lot of stops.

But I think our goal is valid. In England, there is never a fault. He has his arm raised a little but the goalkeeper is late. There is a goal but Madame Frappart has decided otherwise.

We were very diminished ? We must not look for excuses. We have a workforce. When we put the players on the pitch, it’s up to them to show. They are not happy to be on the bench. But it’s up to them to show when they’re there.

Maamma, it's a good entry, he had nerve, knew how to eliminate, put in good crosses

The entry of Maamma ? It's a good entry, he had nerve, knew how to eliminate, put in good crosses, he gave  a goal ball to Akor (Adams) and won his duels. I am satisfied. It still needs to develop. We also had other players this season. He's going to do the cover with us this summer, I think. I hope he will continue to progress, listening to the staff. If it wants to grow, it must be stored and transcribed in the field.

The detrimental absence of Savanier in the ball outfit? We are not going to talk about Savanier. Other players have qualities, they show them, against athletic players, you have to be able to stand out. If Monaco is 2nd, it is no coincidence and they have a budget much higher than ours. I would love to have it. But everyone has their own means. The players also did what was necessary because at the beginning of February, everyone was clenching their butts and we were able to get things back on track."