Stade Lavallois no longer wins and falls back in the Ligue 2 standings (7th, 49 points). Since March 11 and a success in Grenoble (2-0), the Tango have only taken one point in five matches. Only Valenciennes (already condemned) does less well. Laval coach Olivier Frapolli makes the observation: “there are good times and times that are more difficult. We’re in. But we can’t give up because it’s not in our values and it would ruin our season.“
“Find the words”
This bad series is reminiscent of the very difficult period of last season, seven consecutive defeats, in March-April 2023. This terrible series ended on April 22 with a home success against Sochaux. And it’s the same question as last year that comes up. How can we put an end to this negative dynamic? How to get out of this famous spiral? Olivier Frapolli will have to find the solution: “from Tuesday, from the trip to Auxerre, we will have to find the words, find the right composition, the right animation to reassure ourselves, and at least get a point. I think we need a match that gets us back into it. I thought that the good match in Angers (1-1) would have allowed us to switch to the right side. Unfortunately, it is not the case. We have been surfing on our start to the season for a long time. We are in a delicate period, we have to accept it. And it’s up to me to find the solutions.“Laval’s recovery can only be achieved if the team first regains defensive solidity”by finding the right formula“And then, confidence, an essential element for success.
This Tuesday, April 23, during the 34th day of Ligue 2, Stade Lavallois travels to Auxerre, the championship leader. The Burgundians remain on two consecutive defeats. These are two teams in full doubt who will face each other to try to find a little smile one month before the end of the championship.
