“Mistakes that cost us dearly at important times.” Matthieu Udol made the observation after Metz’s defeat against Lyon (1-2) on Friday, during the first match of the 23rd day of Ligue 1. A new defeat, the 14th since the start of the season in the championship for Messins 17th in the ranking and more than ever relegated. This was obviously not to the taste of the Lorraine fans, who took over the pitch after the final whistle, while the Lyon coach, Pierre Sage, answered the broadcaster’s questions. All the players had already returned to the locker room by then. “It’s a bit tense… I’m not justifying it but I understand the public’s frustration and annoyance. I hope there won’t be too many excesses,” Udol said on Amazon. Security quickly formed a cordon to prevent any intrusion by said individuals into the locker rooms.
The West stand had already carried out an encouragement strike during the first quarter of an hour of the match. Udol also expected a “hostile” reception from his own team’s fans. Well seen… The end of the season could be long in Metz, even if László Bölöni said, on the maintenance of FC Metz: “In football, nothing is impossible”. The Grenats have 17 points, five less than Nantes, 16th and currently play-off.