Jonathan David (Lille): “We know the game is dirty”

“You have scored half of your LOSC goals this season. How do you rate your performance?
I was in good shape but it remained a collective task as my colleagues put me in the best position to complete the actions.

You are often missed. What is your role in your offensive animation?
The coach asked me, where does the opponent leave the fields, which allows us to create opportunities.

Why is it harder on L1 than on C1?
I do not know. In fact, we make the same effort in L1. We know how important results are. We are not in the championship we want to be.

How do you personally live this prosperous time?
I live very well. But the most important thing is success. If my goals and my work team help, I am happy. But the most important thing is to win.

Are you far from your pace in the first trimester?
At the very beginning, we had the ball. They took control of the match in a flash and counterattacked. But we managed it well by getting back into place. We then dominated them and closed in the first half.

How do you manage travel to other continents and the resulting fatigue?
I think I’m still young. I try to recover well and keep myself well hydrated.

How did you experience the fight against Salzburg?
It was a very serious and difficult meeting. C1 asks. We know we have to be strong, the game can be very dirty. There was a need to go beyond. We know how to do it. “