Malang Sarr, Lens’s central defender, confirms his steady progress with each match. Following his team’s brilliant victory over LOSC (3-0), he expressed gratitude to Pierre Sage and his technical team, stressing the importance of trust and the tools at his disposal to perform. This confidence, given by the Lens coach, translates into a remarkable performance by Sarr, who has established himself as a pillar of the defence since the beginning of the season, whether in a central three-way hinge or in the left side.

Sarr particularly appreciated the serenity and clarity of Pierre Sage’s communication, stressing that his calmness and reflection were felt in the tactical setting up of the team. This atmosphere of confidence allows the player to regain his best level. Pierre Sage publicly affirmed his confidence in Sarr, considering him to be a player on whom he counts a great deal, an approach that contrasts with the doubts that had marked the previous season under Will Still.

After a difficult season in Lens, marked by irregular performances, Malang Sarr now has a transformed face. Returning a year without playing in England, he regained his automatisms and his level of excellence. His versatility and high-level experience are valuable assets in Pierre Sage’s gaming system. Malang Sarr stressed the importance of mind and physics in a derby, qualities that he developed through work with his coach, and which Pierre Sage can now enjoy fruit.