Aliou Badji: "We have to win this game"

Girondins.com: Hi Aliou, how are you feeling? Aliou Badji: I'm doing really well. Physically and mentally, it's all good. Girondins.com: Obviously things didn't go to plan in Metz last weekend; what lessons have you learned from that result? Aliou Badji : It was a big disappointment. We were at them from the get-go, we had that determination. But then just before the break, with Gaëtan getting sent off like that, we were down to ten men already. We fought until the bitter end, but things just didn't go our way. We know which parts of our game we need to improve in the next few matches. In training we've been working on things like positioning, transitional phases and long balls.

Girondins.com: Next up is Grenoble at the Matmut ATLANTIQUE. How are you preparing for the match? Aliou Badji : We have to win this game. And for that we need to stay calm and pull together, from the first minute to the final whistle.  

Girondins.com: What do you make of Grenoble as a team? Aliou Badji: Grenoble are good, well-balanced team. They're well-drilled in defence, which allows them to strike on the counter. We need to keep our wits about us.  

Girondins.com: Do you have a message you'd like to pass on to the supporters who have been there for the team all season, and will be out in number on Monday evening for the Grenoble game? Aliou Badji: As a team, we're all really grateful for that unflagging support. The fans have always been there to drive us forwards. Now we just need to keep up the momentum, and get that promotion together! Girondins.com: Thanks Aliou.