Fernandes And Boussoufa Comment On Arsenal

Lokomotiv midfielders Mbark Boussoufa and Manuel Fernandes have summed up Gameweek 19 clash with Arsenal.

Manuel Fernandes:

- We really don't understand what has happened. The score is awful. We'll scrutinize the game and analyze our mistakes. The guys are depressed. Nothing else to say.

Mbark Boussoufa:

- We failed the start of the second half, probably, we were too reckless, - says the Moroccan. - During the first 45 minutes we tried to dominate and created many chances. But after the break it changed. That's the danger: if you don't score, your opponent does. Alas, that's what happened today.

We were unlucky in the first half, we had many opportunities but didn't score. If you score first, the game goes differently, and if you cannot score, it's always difficult. We were a bit relaxed and paid for it. Had a good lesson for the future.

I wouldn't say Arsenal outplayed us. The reason for the failure is within us. In the first half we used pressing, had initiative, and created chances but were unlucky at finishing. If you don't use your chances, you risk to concede.

We had a great 10-game unbeaten run, we won many games, including the Cup match. But sometimes losses happen. We're disappointed it happened today. If we'd have won three points, we'd have been in top-3 now. We have to look forward. A professional player must work on improving his performance. We were unlucky today, it's painful, but it's football.

The official website gave live text commentary from the match. Live updates were also available on Twitter.