Regis Le Bris has reacted to Illan Meslier's costly error, which has gone viral on social media and will go down as one of the worst/most bizarre pieces of goalkeeping in recent history. The moment was even sweeter because it was the keeper's timewasting antics which led to the six minutes added on! RLB coached Meslier at Lorient but could never have expected the 24-year-old to do him such a massive favour.
DISAPPOINTED FOR HIM
"I'm disappointed for him, I like him as a boy and a goalkeeper. Everyone on the pitch can make a mistake but for the goalkeeper and the striker, when you make a big mistake the consequences are great. This happened today. We are happy for the final result because it was a tough game against a strong team.”
TACTICAL DECISIONS
"We started very well and in possession, we were able to create many imbalances (for Leeds) and many chances to score. Then after, I think we struggled out of possession. We decided to play with a 5-4-1 shape and I think this was the wrong choice, it was difficult to defend our box and apply pressure. At the end, we defended in our final third and when you make a mistake here, then the opponent can quickly create a chance. After the first goal we decided to play with a 4-4-2 shape and I think it was better, most of the time we dominated the possession. We didn't create many chances, I think fatigue was a factor in the second part of the game. We wanted to play but it was difficult for us to find a solution.”
CONNOLLY/ALEKSIC/MAYENDA/BALLARD UPDATES
"They now have time to develop and get ready to perform. With Aaron, we didn’t want to rush the process. He was on the bench (for the Leeds game), and we thought that maybe by being there, he could be useful for the team. But it was too high risk (to bring him on) because he probably needs to play for 45 minutes with the Under-21s. Then after that, maybe 60 minutes or 65 in the next game. For Milan, that is really the case as well. Hopefully, he will be playing with his national team and that will give him time to develop and grow. He also needs to find a link with the team here because it is a new experience and hopefully we will have three or four more players back for the team soon. That will be important for the squad.”
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