Patrice Neveu, within the occasion of a victory in Sudan, Gabon would have obtained its qualification for CAN 2023. However its defeat will pressure it to take three factors to attain this…
Patrice Nephew : Sure, it is a disgrace to have misplaced in Sudan, as a result of I believe we might draw. With another level, our place could be slightly extra comfy. The probabilities to attain, the workforce had them. However there was an absence of effectivity. And we take a objective on an excellent inspiration from a Sudanese. We should digest this defeat, analyze it and plan for the following match towards the DR Congo, in Franceville, in June.
This lack of effectivity had already manifested itself through the slender victory obtained towards Sudan in Franceville…
In impact. We might have received this match extra broadly, by scoring two or three extra objectives. We’ve a ending deficit, though we all know find out how to create probabilities. Within the first leg, it didn’t penalize us, since we received. However on the best way again, it prices us some extent. We’ve to be extra environment friendly. That stated, it must also be identified that on the surface we’re producing extra play.
Regardless of this defeat, do you stay assured for the qualification?
In fact ! We should not overlook that we’re main the group with 7 factors. However, doubt shouldn’t creep into the minds of the gamers after this defeat in Sudan. If we beat the DRC in June, the qualification will likely be acquired. We’ve to take three factors in two video games, it would not appear insurmountable to me, however nothing is finished. The group could be very tight, all groups can nonetheless qualify, however choose to be within the lead.
Have you ever watched DR Congo’s matches towards Mauritania (3-1, 1-1).
Sure. She had two strong matches. We see that this workforce is now not fairly the identical because the one we beat in Kinshasa in June (1-0). He’s a top quality opponent. We are going to take the time to check it nicely earlier than discovering it subsequent June in Franceville.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who introduced his worldwide retirement in 2022, might he return to the choice?
The choice is as much as him. I had discussions with him. Pierre-Emerick is a really excessive attacker. I do know he’s connected to the nationwide workforce. He follows our matches very intently. If he had been to determine to return to play for the Panthers, that may clearly be a giant plus.
And Mario Lemina?
It is the identical factor. It was he who made the selection to now not play within the nationwide workforce. Mario is a excessive stage participant. If he ever needs to put on the Gabonese jersey once more, that may clearly be good news. However as for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the choice is his alone…
Alexis Billebault
Supply: sportnewsafrica
