It was the hit of the summer, but for six days, Corsican singing no longer resonates so well. After three wins and two draws to start the season, the Bastiais have had six matches without success (four draws, two defeats). 10e of Ligue 2 with 15 points (but one day less*), Benoît Tavenot’s players stick the Stade Lavallois sneakers (9e).
This is good since the two teams face each other on Friday (8 p.m.) with the objective of distancing themselves from each other. Physical advantage for Tango, who had an extra day of recovery since Bastia challenged Caen on Saturday (2-0 defeat).
Best defense in Ligue 2
But facing the best defense in L2, Laval will have to count on the offensive efficiency of Tchokounté, Sellouki and the whole gang to win. Because if the Corsicans are in difficulty recently, they remain the kings defensively. With only 11 goals conceded in 11 matches played, the Bastia rearguard will clearly not give up.
The reunion with Maggiotti
A true conductor of Stade Laval at the start of the 2022-2023 season (15 matches, 7 goals, 4 assists in L2), the attacking midfielder was a crusader before signing for Bastia in the summer of 2023. And barely there, the Bastiais native relapsed, leaving the field until the end of the season.
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Back since the start of the season, the former Tango has only had six starts in 12 days, one of which was canceled*. So, if his return to Francis-Le Basser is expected, it is not certain that he will start.
The player to watch: Amine Boutrah
Trained in Bastia, before signing for Lucciana and flying to Concarneau, where he will explode into National during the 2022-2023 financial year, left winger Amine Boutrah returned to his native Corsica this summer after a complicated stint in the Countries -Low (Arnhem Speed). Already a scorer four times this season, he is undoubtedly the man to watch.
The typical SC Bastia team
Placide – Meynadier, Akueson, Guidi, Ariss – Ducrocq, Janneh – Boutrah, Vincent, Cissé – Rodrigues.
*The Corsican derby between Ajaccio and Bastia has been interrupted.
