The reigning French champions are set to face the Bundesliga outfit in the Champions League, and the coach has set his sights on getting all three points on Wednesday
After losing 2-1 to Arsenal in their opening game of the competition, La Paillade need to win at Veltins-Arena to keep their hopes of progressing through the next round alive.
Montpellier coach, Rene Girard, is expecting a stern test from Huub Stevens’ side, but is confident about his side’s chances of getting maximum points from that game.
While talking to reporters, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international stated that Montpellier are capable of registering their first ever Champions League win on Wednesday, despite getting off to a shaky start this season.
Girard said that a draw in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 would be acceptable but wants Montpellier to go for a win. The coach added that La Paillade have nothing to lose and they need to play without fear against Die Knappen.
"A point would be great, but if we can get all three then why not, we have nothing to lose, everything to gain."
Talking about Montpellier’s defeat against Arsenal in the first game of the competition, the 58-year-old said that it was the first time his side played in the competition and there was massive pressure on the players.
However, the coach feels that MHSC played well against the Gunners and they have shown the world that they can compete at this level.
"Against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, we sampled the temperature of this competition. We started off against the big boys of the group, it was a chance to reassure ourselves that we could compete at this level and I think we proved that,” the 58-year-old added.
Girard added that the Premier League giants are the toughest team in the group and Schalke are the second best. Montpellier have the confidence to play in Europe and the coach is expecting a much improved performance from his side this time around.
“That gave us a bit of extra confidence, and now we have to continue against the second favourites. We have the desire and the determination to get a good result."
Montpellier face Evian TG in their next Ligue 1 encounter.
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