“Our first job is to defend, but it’s always good to be focused at set-pieces in order to help the team.” Immediately after the final whistle, Dante, the first scorer in Nice - Nantes (2-1), delivered his reaction to Laurent Paganelli. “We want to play good football, keep the ball, be patient, but as soon as we get a chance, we need to be demanding and at least find the target, continued the captain. That’s what we need to learn. We need to finish our chances because if we don’t, the other team counters and it becomes difficult.”

The Brazilian didn’t hide his pleasure and then switched his focus to what is to come. “The three points will do us some good. We are working hard, but as soon as you don’t have the results, there is always a bit of impatience and doubt starts to creep in. But this is good, all of the team will be able to rest and prepare well after the international break for a huge match at Saint-Etienne. My goal at 37 years old? I still have a love for football, the passion and I have a lot of love for the club. I am happy to be able to help.”

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