Toulouse manager Carles Martinez Novell raged after his side prepared for a Europa League clash with Liverpool by surrendering on home soil.
Despite leading with seven minutes remaining, the French outfit capitulated as they failed to kick-start their Ligue 1 campaign. Mohamed Bayo – previously linked with a move to West Ham United – equalised for Le Harve on 83 minutes before breaking Toulouse hearts with a 96th-minute winner. Defeat means Les Violets have won just one of their last nine league outings. A nervy atmosphere could play into Liverpool’s hands when they travel across the English Channel on Thursday.
The Reds know victory against last season’s Coupe de France winners will book their place in the knockout rounds. While early progress to the last 32 remains the target, Jurgen Klopp will also view the chance to rest key players in the final two Europa League games as beneficial.
His midweek counterpart, Martinez Novell, was seething after watching Toulouse throw away a vital three points against Le Harve. The 39-year-old claimed the loss was his “worst day” since taking charge of the club in June. “The team is now very, very sad, angry.” Martinez Novell fumed. “This is the worst day since I’ve been here. We all talked together. The feeling is complicated because there is a lot of rage.
