Lyon coach Remi Garde was disappointed to see his
pre-match assertions realised as Juventus snatched a 1-0 UEFA Europa League win
in France.
Before the game, Garde claimed his players had 'a
mountain before us' and they rarely threatened the Italian champions in a drab
contest.
There was little to split the teams before Leonardo
Bonucci slammed home an 84th-minute winner to settle the quarter-final first
leg.
"Yes, of course the second leg is difficult. We
would've liked to not concede any goals," Garde told Sky Sport Italia
before returning to a familiar theme.
"We are disappointed, but we knew before the game
that Juventus are one of the best teams in Europe, so it was a mountain to
climb.
"I am happy with what my young players managed to do
this evening.
"We were a little bit too deep and I think it was
more difficult than in the first half. I warned the players that Juventus would
try to score at least one goal after the break, so we should’ve pressed them
harder.
"We had the best scoring opportunities of the first
half, but we know when you don't score at this level then it becomes
difficult."
Garde turned 48 on Thursday, but the French boss was
still hoping for a late present when his side ventured to Italy.
"I think we need a miracle to score two goals in the
second leg," he added.
"It's a great experience for my young players, like
playing 100 games in one. We will try to look on the positive side and go to
Turin aiming to turn this around."
Culled from Soccerway
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