"Lyon had fewer chances than us but scored the game's opening two goals, which then made things harder for us. We tried to get a draw but couldn't manage it, which is a shame because we need points to win the league."
"There's a lot to assess, including whether or not the players are in peak condition. It's easy to say that we should play our strongest XI, but players pick up injuries and get tired towards the end of the season. The job for me and for the coaching staff is to put out a competitive side for every game. We need to manage Vitinha's slight injury, and Nuno Mendes's situation is improving, but he isn't ready yet. Certain players are a bit tired or are in some pain... That's what I need to do as a manager to beat Nantes."
"When there are five or ten games left until the end of the season, all of the results are different. The struggling sides are in last chance saloon when it comes to staying in Ligue 1, and playing against them is really hard; last season, we drew at home to Nantes. We want to get a good result, but it isn't easy to win 4-0 or 5-0. As was the case away to Lyon, there'll be challenges tomorrow, so we'll need to be alert. Against Lyon, when we were two goals down, the fans were constantly singing. It's great to see that atmosphere, and I hope that that mentality will help the team again, regardless of the scoreline."
"When you start a game like we did against Lyon, who scored two goals in quick succession, things get harder, but you need to overcome it. Tomorrow will be very hard. If anyone is expecting to go to the Parc tomorrow just to drink Coca-Cola and have something to eat, forget it! If you're expecting an easy game, forget it. We need to get off to the best possible start, and if we do, things will definitely be different. We need to show our superiority on the pitch."
"It's clear that, nearly three years ago now, we found a club that wanted to win everything and a top-class management team. Here's to many more games with him as president! This is the perfect combination for me."
