The LOSC won in Angers this Sunday, but Captain Benjamin André was not fully satisfied with the performance of his team. Despite the victory (0-2), the Doges had some scares. The Lille team won their third consecutive game thanks to goals from Alexsandro and Hakon Haraldsson. However, it wasn’t an easy match for the Dogues who made reprinted missakes in the first half and were weakened by Bafodé Diakité’s expulsion (67’). Benjamin André admitted that he had some wishes during the match and called on his teammates to improve their concentration and determination if they want to achieve their European ambitions. “We are our own worst enemy,” he said, adding that they need to take more opportunities when they have them.
In other news, Brighton sweated off a stunning comeback victory against West Ham at the Amex Stadium. After going behind twist, including a goal from Soucek in the 83rd minute, Brighton scored three goals in the last ten minutes thanks to Mitoma and Carlos Baleba’s incredible strike from 30 meters out. This victory ended Brighton’s six-match winless stretch and keep their European hops alive, even if it will be difficult. As for Baleba, his performance has caught the eye of some big Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, with his transfer value now estimated at over €100 million.