Lacroix said that the team's togetherness was the key to their performance. He noted that they were difficult to play against and did not give Bournemouth many chances. He attributed this to the team's unity and their willingness to fight for each other.
"It's really positive because last week was a little bit difficult for us," Lacroix said. "But today we showed this character. We were really difficult to play against, and today I think they didn't have a lot of chances, and this is because we were together."
Lacroix also talked about the team's mentality and how it played a crucial role in their performance. He emphasized the importance of having a good recovery, taking care of their bodies, and being ready for their next game against Arsenal.
When asked about Chris Richards' dismissal, Lacroix admitted that there was a lot of anger at halftime over the decision. However, he praised the team's mentality and how they showed a good fight after the red card.
"This one I think was really difficult for us because we got this red card which punishes us, and it was really difficult," Lacroix said. "For myself, it's not really a red card, but we showed a good mentality, and this is what we want to memorise – I think it's a good point for us here."