After what can only be described as a nightmare start to their defence
of the Ligue 1 championship, Montpellier’s President is more concerned
about their next league match against Saint-Etienne than the clubs first
ever Champions League match which sees them play Arsenal on Tuesday
night.
Speaking to L’Equipe, Louis Nicollin said
I’ve no worries, I’m sure [that they will play well against Arsenal].
But the match against Saint-Etienne is more important than Arsenal.
Tuesday night, the stadium will be full, I’m happy for our supporters,
but nothing more. Savour what it is to be champions of France. Champions
League is good, but it is not an end in itself.
Then asked to give a word about Olivier Giroud who played such a large
part in helping Montpellier claim the title last season and his return
to his old club, Nicollin said
