A press conference that lasted minutes
Christophe Urios did not want to talk. Clermont’s head coach opened Friday’s pre-match press conference by telling reporters they would get what they needed from his words, and if not, that was their problem. He then read out a text he had written himself.
The statement called Saturday’s game against Racing 92 a pivotal one, admitted the situation is not easy, and said supporters are disappointed and sometimes resigned by the team’s inconsistency. Urios listed five reasons for confidence: the work done in training, the weeks of preparation, the quality of the group, his leaders, and the way the side is prepared. He accepted that words are not enough and said Clermont must be sharper close to the line and more consistent.
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When the floor opened, Urios said he would answer questions about the squad and nothing else. A question about Racing was waved away. He closed by saying it was important he stayed focused on his own job, thanked the room and left. La Montagne filmed it, and L’Equipe also reported his remarks, according to RMC Sport.
The context explains the tension. Clermont have won only two matches this season and sit 12th in the Top 14. Kick-off against Racing is at 2.30pm local time on Saturday, and the home crowd at Marcel-Michelin is waiting for results rather than speeches.
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