The LOSC Lille coach is confident that Les Dogues can go on to win the prestigious domestic cup but knows that they need to overcome a dangerous looking Saint-Etienne side on Tuesday before thinking about the trophy
The 2010/2011 champions of France are set to take on AS Saint-Etienne in the first semi-final of the Coupe de la Ligue on Tuesday. Both clubs have struggled to perform with consistency this season, the Coupe de la Ligue presents an ideal opportunity to both
side to win something this season. The fact that neither of them has won Coupe de la Ligue before makes it even more significant.
Lille coach, Rudi Garcia, has vowed to do everything to win their maiden Coupe de la Ligue but is expecting a stern test from Les Verts on Tuesday. While talking to reporters, the 48-year-old tactician stated that it’s a great opportunity for Lille to win
a trophy this season. With cup’s final set to take place at the famous Stade de France, the boss sees this as a perfect opportunity to give something to their fans this season.
"This match constitutes a fantastic opportunity to return to the Stade de France and win a trophy," said an excited Lille coach Rudi Garcia.
However, the boss knows that Lille must overcome a stubborn Saint-Etienne side before thinking about going to Stade de http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899.
"We are all really motivated by the prospect of going back to Saint-Denis with our fans. Anything can happen on the pitch though."
Talking about Lille’s star player this season, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dimitri-Payet-c11276, Rudi Garcia said that the player is in great form at the moment and he is beaming with confidence.
“He is in good form physically and is full of confidence," added Garcia.
The coach added that he is expecting great things from Payet and he will be the man to watch against Saint-Etienne in the semi-finals of Coupe de la Ligue on Tuesday.
"When you possess the talent that he has, and these two factors come together, you are going to end up being decisive. That is why we signed him and he has not let us down."
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