Will Luka Elsner manage to save Le Havre from a dismal scenario? “This wasn’t our last game! And as long as there is hope…”
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The ordeal of Le Havre in the Ligue 1, to which they returned last year, continues. Luka Elsner led his team last weekend at their home stadium against Nantes, a club also fighting to avoid relegation from the elite French league. The victory was doubly valuable, and it was achieved by the guests, who triumphed 1-0. Le Havre was on the verge of an important point, but in the 93rd minute, Kader Bamba scored, bringing joy to Nantes’ fans.
Le Havre has only earned one point in their last four games and currently occupies 15th place on the French league table, which ensures survival among the best. However, their lead is diminishing, with Lorient and Metz trailing by just two points.
“It’s tough,” lamented Luka Elsner after the latest defeat. But the former coach of Domžale and Olimpija has no intention of giving up easily: “That wasn’t our last game in Ligue 1! As long as there’s hope, we’ll do everything in our power to ensure that this game remains just a bad memory. We’re trying to find a solution, but it would be utopian to expect a hero to score a hat-trick. The guys need to take more responsibility, and above all, we need to capitalize on the chances we create. This time we were close, but still too far.”
Le Havre faces another extremely important match at the end of the week, playing at home again against Metz. So, against a club trailing Elsner’s team by just two points…
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Author: editorial Football Planet