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Regis Le Bris spoke after his side held Crystal Palace to a 0-0 draw away from home. He gave an update on Enzo Le Fee's injury, explained the game plan and praised Robin Roefs for his outstanding goalkeeping performance.

CHANCE CREATION

“I think we prepared this game properly, and the picture was the picture we expected during the week. We played a good first half, dominating the ball, but it's not enough. You have to create chances, you have to threaten the opponent's defence. So we had a couple of opportunities - maybe one more, two more, to cross and be a bit more impactful in the box - but it didn't happen, so it's possible. But the first layers are positive, now we have to push more.”

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YET

"Every game is a unique challenge, and this game against Crystal Palace, away, we knew before that it was probably the toughest challenge from the beginning of the season. I think we had two different parts in that game. The first one we showed good quality with the ball, the second one was a bit different, like expected, because it was clear that they were able to create and generate momentum through set-pieces, through direct play, through counter-attacks, especially with [Jean-Philippe] Mateta, because they are really smart and efficient in this way of playing. So they generated this momentum, but we were able to work together, to defend together, to make saves, to block the balls, and I think it's an important part of the performance.”

ENZO UPDATE

“It doesn't seem too serious, but we'll see. He's an important player for us because we can combine the winger position with a number 10’s ability, and I think to generate a bit more unpredictability in our game. It should have been really interesting to play with him, but it wasn’t an option today. It wasn't too bad.”

ROOOOOOEFS

“I think we need players at that level in the Premier League, otherwise we won't exist. So for me it's not a surprise, I'm really pleased and happy with his performance, of course. But not surprised, and I'm sure he will have other performances like that. Thanks to the team too, because to make these saves you need defenders, you need the block, you need to make it hard for the opponent, and when you are a goalkeeper you have to make the final save. Probably because he's young he will improve many things, I hope so. He's really composed, really calm, he understands the game really well. I think his technical and physical attributes, the way he understands the game, the way he can anticipate, the way he can connect with his teammates is really impressive. So for me it's not a surprise, but I'm happy with his performance.”