[Conf’] Bruno Balthazar: “Bring three-four players while making the group slimmer”

“Troubles always fly in squadrons.” Since his appointment to the Caen bench three weeks ago, Bruno Baltazar could take this quote from Jacques Chirac, the former President of the Republic, into account. While his first two outings at the head of the “Rouge et Bleu” ended in as many defeats, pushing back the SMC (16^e) six lengths behind the first non-relegation, the Portuguese technician has just learned that he will still be deprived of Yann M'Vila for several weeks; the former French international having suffered a relapse of his adductor injury. A long-term absence which could encourage the Normandy staff to recruit for this position during this winter transfer window. Moreover, the new Stade Malherbe coach is aiming for three to four reinforcements by February 3, the closing date of this transfer market. While waiting for these future movements, knowing that departures are also envisaged, his team goes to a direct competitor, the ACA; Ajaccian training (17^e) perhaps even worse off than his future opponent. Suffice to say that the loser, if there is one, will compromise his chances of remaining in Ligue 2. In a press conference that we offer you in full, the Caen coach discussed all these themes.

For the trip to Corsica, Bruno Baltazar must cope without Emmanuel Ntim, Valentin Henry, Dieudonné Gaucho, Yann M'Vila and Kalifa Coulibaly.