Espaviots and Berjalliens will perhaps have their minds elsewhere this Saturday evening when it comes time to face each other. Four days later, they will face PSG and OL respectively.
“The kind of match we need to prepare before Paris”
But before focusing on their round of 16 in the Coupe de France, the two clubs must do the job in the championship. The Isérois have been on the podium since the start of the season and can join the fight for the climb. “They are not second by chance,” praises Espaviot coach Lionel Vaillant. They have a striker (Célal Bozkurt) who is the top scorer in the group, he is a boy to watch closely. Especially since Bourgoin has a fairly direct game and brings a lot of crosses in front of the goal. »
For the Rouge et Noir, this poster is ultimately welcome before turning to PSG. “The priority is always the match that is coming,” confirms Lionel Vaillant. This is the kind of match we need to prepare before Paris. We can’t cheat, otherwise it won’t work against Bourgoin. The players are warned, if some cheat, they will cheat, but it will happen differently against PSG. »
If the coach insists so much on the importance of this weekend’s match, it is because his team needs to take points. The Espaviots are currently tenth, located just in front of the red zone. They will then want to avoid finding themselves in a relegation position tomorrow evening. “We still have the objective of reaching 15 points at the end of the first leg,” recalls Lionel Vaillant. We are currently at 12 and we have two games left, against Bourgoin and Hauts Lyonnais, in order to reach this milestone. »
Three meetings in nine days
The Espaviots have the chance to rely on a complete group as they enter this busy period. “We are just coming out of the period of individual interviews and I said that everyone would certainly have a chance this week,” announces Lionel Vaillant. When?? How?? I don’t know yet but we will have to compensate for the ailments and the lack of freshness. »
Despite the numerous requests, FC Espaly tries as best it can to concentrate on the championship. But he still intends to rely on the Coupe de France effect, from this Saturday evening, in order to be supported by the public. “I hope there will be excitement,” confirms the coach. It’s one of the only matches in the Puy basin on Saturday evening, so I hope there will be a crowd. »
Lucas Jacquet
France
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