Speaking to the Ligue 1 Show, Stade de Reims manager Will Still played down the importance of potentially topping the league.
Reims face AS Monaco on Saturday night. Should they beat Les Monégasques, who are the current Ligue 1 leaders, Reims would go top. The Champagne side are currently third in the division, one point behind Monaco and Stade Brestois, who have been the surprise package in these early game weeks.
However, in an interview with the Ligue 1 Show, the Englishman sought to downplay the importance of the potential achievement. “It doesn’t change anything. Honestly, it’s no big deal. We’re keeping our heads, staying calm and preparing to have a good game against Monaco. For now, [top spot] doesn’t mean much to me,” he said.
Still is more concerned about the overall trajectory of his side. “I’m very happy and proud of everyone because I think this is the Stade de Reims that everybody wants to see,” he said after last weekend’s victory over Lyon. “We showed great maturity. It’s proof that the club is making tracks in the right direction,” he added.
Reims are looking to make it three in a row when Monaco visit the Stade Auguste Delaune on Saturday night, following deserved victories over Lille OSC and Stade Rennais. Whilst Monaco are undoubtedly a considerable threat going forward, Reims have also shown great efficiency and creativity in the final third. Only the Principality club and Paris Saint-Germain have scored more than the Rémois this season.
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