"What I like is the personality of a player who decides to go for it. When we discussed it, we were very, very clear about the shooting order. And so, they went for it, and I respect that personality."
"Unfortunately for Leo and Ethan, they missed. They're the ones most affected tonight, but that's how it is. It's unfortunately that this technical skill that, at that moment in the game and at that moment in that series, is simply not mastered."
Marseille head coach Beye defended his decision to include Nwaneri in the penalty shootout order despite backlash. When questioned about the shooting hierarchy, Beye emphasized his preference for players with strong personality who willingly step up rather than avoid pressure. He stated the shooting order was clearly discussed beforehand and respected the players' commitment to take the penalties. While acknowledging that Leo and Ethan missed their shots and were most affected by the outcome, Beye attributed the misses to the technical difficulty of executing penalties at that critical moment in the match.
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