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Should Andy Carroll play against Les Herbiers this Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Stade Sainte-Germaine du Bouscat for the 8th round of the Coupe de France?
Priority to the championship for the moment
Until now, Andy Carroll was able to enjoy his weekends during Coupe de France matches. He was preserved. What's the point of bringing out your best offensive weapon to play against clubs from lower divisions? None, because the rest of the group was able to take advantage of these meetings to work on their physique. For his part, Andy Carroll underwent pre-season preparation with Amiens. He could therefore remain at rest.
Need to keep up with the competition
Today, this meeting against Herbiers could change the situation. Indeed, if the Englishman misses the 8th round of the Coupe de France, he will have spent 3 weeks without playing a competitive match. This can be problematic, a question of rhythm. Bruno Irlès could therefore take the risk of calling him into the group and giving him playing time, half-time or more.
Need him to win against a N2 club
In addition, this season, the Girondins de Bordeaux without Andy Carroll have never won against a National 2 club in the championship. So, to hope to qualify against Herbiers who play in Ligue 2, the contribution of your best attacker seems essential. Andy Carroll has scored 7 goals in 6 championship matches, and ranks second top scorer in group B. In fact, his presence on the pitch would mark the desire to play this competition to the fullest.
Limit the risks
In a flat context with a meeting behind closed doors, the Bordeaux staff must therefore decide whether they take the risk of starting Andy Carroll with the possibilities of injury and/or card in this Coupe de France meeting. It must be remembered that the Girondins' priority is to return to National 1 and therefore the championship. No one doubts that the question must be decided by the FCGB sports management and the player himself. Carroll is not a novice, his experience in match management is an advantage in this situation.
What is certain is that, to offer a 32nd final on December 21 to the Bordeaux public, the Girondins will need all their assets against a team from the same division.
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