In the midst of a doubt, FC Metz will have to compete in the Ligue 2 BKT playoffs, then the dams, to hope to go up to League 1. A really possible mission, with regard to the last very disturbing performances of the Grenats?
Six points out of the last five games. It is the sad record of the club at the Lorraine cross in this final sprint, a period of the year when the Grenats are traditionally rather in verve in Ligue 2 BKT. After a disappointing new performance, Friday evening in Saint-Symphorien against Rodez, FC Metz was confirmed that it was going to have to go through the play-offs and the dams to get its place on the upper floor. But in what state? Stéphane Le Mignan’s men seem to be bogged down in a huge crisis of confidence. “We wanted to leave before with a more coherent game but we do not have the match that we wanted to make … We are vulnerable to each loss of ball. With such vulnerability, it will be difficult to exist in play-offs and dams ”deplores the coach Messin.
This is where the rub. Solid for a good part of the season defensively, the Grenats are now completely next to their pumps when it comes to protecting the Cage of Arnaud Bodart. Saying, and disturbing shortcomings that the only absence of Sadibou Sané cannot explain. “There are too many errors, too many gaps in the team to be efficient”Pointe Stéphane Le Mignan.The catastrophic performances by Michel Mboula and Abu Lô against Rodez, in line with their last outings, leave perplexed as to their use on the upcoming match (s). The club at the Cross of Lorraine cannot, at present, allow itself to approach decisive meetings with a as benevolent rear guard towards the opposing attackers.
Pointing the problems is one thing. To solve them is another. What solutions are available to Stéphane Le Mignan to stabilize his defense? At the end of the race, could Ismaël Traoré help FC Metz find serenity? Perhaps, but the experienced defender has also shown some disturbing signals in recent weeks. What about a system change, a passage in 3-5-2 to strengthen the rear base by incorporating a profile like that of Maxime Colin or Matthieu Udol? Benjamin Stambouli could also serve as a service firefighter behind but can we really afford to offset the midfielder? The puzzle is total for Stéphane Le Mignan but one thing is certain, an electroshoc is necessary to accomplish the mission raised in Ligue 1.. And this will necessarily go through a reorganization of the defense. Anyway, FC Metz can count on an audience still « extraordinaire »The coach said “To get this dam against a Ligue 1 team” . An audience, who had words “Who went straight to our hearts”confided Gauthier eh, and who will, as always, behind his own for the play-off 2, Saturday May 17. Before that, FC Metz will have to move to Laval (May 10, 5 p.m.) and regain some confidence …
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