The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 coach is not taking Les Lionceaux lightly
as the Rhone giants prepare to take on FC Sochaux-Montbeliard on Sunday
The 46-year-old is aware of the threat FCSM pose to his side and has warned his players of taking their Sunday’s opponents lightly.
Eric Hely’s side has moved out of the relegation zone following their 2-1 win over Evian TG, and Garde feels that the hosts would be beaming with confidence when his side travel to Stade Auguste Bonal this Sunday.
While talking to reporters, the Lyon coach stated that Sochaux haven’t started the season well, but the win over Evian in the midweek has helped them a lot and they will be more confident as they prepare to play host to the Rhone giants in the Ligue 1.
"It's a team which has been in a difficult position since the start of the season. But they can breathe a little bit after their win against Evian," Garde said.
The coach added that it’s not unusual in football. Teams often lose matches but they bounce back. The 46-year-old believes that Les Lionceaux’s win over Evian will help the dangerous looking yet unpredictable Sochaux side, and he is expecting a tough test
from the hosts at the weekend.
"It's always the same, there's a sense of relief and winning a game certainly gives you more confidence,” the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international told reporters.
When asked about Olympique Lyon’s preparations for the match, Garde said that it would be a tough match, especially after the Europa League game against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday. However, the coach is optimistic about his side’s chances of claiming all
three points on the road and has urged his players to play to their potential at Stade Auguste Bonal.
The Frenchman added that it’s important for Lyon to continue their good run in order to put pressure on the teams above them in the table.
"Of course we are focused on Sochaux but we are also focused on ourselves. It's going to be an important game because we want to continue our good form."
Les Gones have only lost once this season and Remi Garde would want another win this Sunday.
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