Zoumana Camara: "It's fully deserved"
Youth football•
The U19 coach and captain Yoram Zague gave their reaction to the 3-1 win over Auxerre that saw the team claim the French title.
"I'm really proud. Honestly, it's fully deserved, because of the way we played, what the team produced with personality, the style of play, the control we showed, even on an emotional level. We went behind, but they never gave up, they stayed calm and we deserved to get back on level terms. I'm really proud, but the primary objective is not to win trophies but to prepare players for the top level so that they join the first-team squad. If we can do that with trophies, it's always better, because the guys are playing quality opponents. There's an intensity in the game and a tension in the preparation of these matches that can help them with that development. If we can do both at the same time, it's always better."
"It's incredible! We have worked all year to experience moments like this. We are French champions now, I think we couldn't have dreamed of anything better for our generation. We conceded early, but we were focussed and solid. We managed to equalise and get ourselves in front. This team has become like a family for me, we share the same things, and little by little we have got to know each other and we have grown. Now, we're finishing the season with a trophy."
