Julien Stéphan : « It's confirmation of the team's growing strength »

« I'm happy with the result and also with the team's performance. We had to play this kind of game, ambitious with the ball, rigorous and disciplined. Marseille had regained their attacking élan, so we had to combine that structure, discipline and ambition with the ball.

This athletic density was necessary for us, and we responded by managing the spaces well. The aim was to maintain continuity in terms of results. Ten wins, three draws, two defeats, to be in this continuity and to be closer to Marseille is very satisfying.

We still have some tactical decisions to make, and the 4-3-3 was an obvious choice. I wanted Désiré Doué to be more of a joker, because I wanted a player with an impact in the second half, even if it would certainly have gone well if he'd started.

I'd say it's confirmation of the group's growing strength, we need to keep going, regenerate ourselves for those who aren't in the squad, and for the others, take advantage of this opportunity and then we can concentrate on our objectives. »