A lack of intensity in the first half
This missed opportunity is mainly due to a failed first period. While Yannick Ferrera wanted to see his team pack the match and put pressure on their opponent, his players completely fell through, unable to set their pace in the proceedings. “We weren't into it, we played too quietrecognizes Jeff Reine-Adélaïde. We lost too many balls, me first. From the moment the midfielder loses a lot of balls, it becomes complicated.”
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Beyond the losses of ball, there was above all a huge lack of intensity in the ranks of the RWDM. “It's part of the scenario of a match in which we got off to a bad start. When Shuto and I can't get the rhythm going, it's difficult to produce games. The moment we don't put intensity into our team, we're in trouble.”
A second act as a note of hope
At half-time of the match against Kortrijk, Yannick Ferrera re-mobilized the troops. He found the right words and as if by magic, his team regained its momentum. The RWDM created chances, it even scored but Carlos Alberto's goal was canceled for a handball that was far from blatant. “We put in the intensity we needed and from the moment we manage to make the difference in the middle, we then create more chances. It also allows the full-backs to participate more in the game”notes Jeff Reine-Adélaïde.
Yannick Ferrera after the defeat against Kortrijk: “The plan was not respected”
A positive second half which allows the RWDM coach to keep this optimism in his speech, despite the defeat. “The result was disappointing but we were able to leave the field with our heads held high. My players raised their heads in the second half, the spirit was much better. Unfortunately, we are paying the high price for this failed first period. It’s up to us to learn our lesson for the next two matches”says Yannick Ferrera.
The RWDM has its fate in its hands
By losing to Kortrijk, the Molenbeekois missed the opportunity to secure the play-offs and see Kortrijk return to two units with two days remaining in these playdowns. Despite everything, the RWDM keeps its fate in its hands. If he wins his next two matches, he won't even have to look at the results of his competitors. Better, in the event of success against Charleroi on Saturday, if Kortrijk does not beat Eupen, the RWDM would secure the play-offs this weekend. “We still have this qualification at the end of our hands, we will continue to fight”confirms the captain of Brussels.
I don't expect anything from anyone.
The RWDM could face a relaxed Charleroi team after having ensured its maintenance. “I don’t know if that’s a good thing. I think they will make their championship. We will focus on ourselves, on what we did well in the second half, to rectify the situation”points out Jeff Reine-Adélaïde while Yannick Ferrera also prefers to concentrate on his team. “I don’t expect anything from anyone. It will be 11 guys against 11 guys, everyone will play to win and I’m only focusing on us.”
Hoping that the pressure does not gain the Molenbeek ranks again in this final sprint. “We have had pressure since the start of the season because no one believed in us. This pressure is always there, even more when you play matches against relegation, but let's continue to play our game and not give up, despite the frustration. Let’s analyze our mistakes and move on”punctuates Reine-Adélaïde.
