SM Caen. Before the Rodez reception, Nicolas Seube sees a group ready to go into battle

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There are three Ligue 2 matches remaining at Stade Malherbe Caen before the winter break. The first takes place at home this Friday, November 22, 2024 against Rodez. The Normans will then make three trips : one in the Coupe de France against Bolbec (R1) and two in the championship in Laval and Dunkirk. A series of good results to conclude the year would put SM Caen in good position to start the next one. A bit like last season when the team raised its head after the appointment of Nicolas Seube.

There is a parallel in the sense that the number of points is almost identical to the same period (16 last year compared to 14 currently, Editor’s note). But the team started strong with four victories in a row, before experiencing a drought. Today, we have been on an upward trend for several matches now. So it’s different on a mental level, in self-confidence.

A good period to confirm

Like all observers, Nicolas Seube noted the good period of SM Caen. After a double victory against Martigues and Bastia, the performance against Metz would have deserved, according to him, that Caen bring back a point of his trip to Moselle. The Coupe de France break was also well negotiated since the Rouge et Bleu knew how to make a match easier who could have become a trap against Chartres (0-4). However, the club remains in a difficult area. “I can’t wait to see if we can repeat what we did in Metz, but with points,” explains the Caen coach. We are subject to the results of the weekend, we are still in a not pleasant zone. »

14th is tied on points with Red Star, penultimate in the standings, SM Caen obviously needs points. And managing to take as much as possible at the end of 2024 could be a good idea to approach the truce calmly. A state of mind that the coach seems to find in his group of players in training.

I find the group invested in the sessions on a daily basis. The level is really qualitative, with great intensity. Tomorrow’s match could be a tipping point. We need to be able to materialize collective performances through victories to gain more confidence and move into a more pleasant championship.

Rodez, an opponent who will not give up

To take these precious points, Caen will have to rely on what it has done well in recent weeks. The content offered in Metz, for example, was satisfactory, even if it did not allow a draw. “On the pitch, there wasn’t much difference between Metz and us,” analyzes Nicolas Seube. However, there are ten points difference in the ranking. Now, from what I have seen over the past month, in terms of what we are offering, we can make a much more interesting championship. »

The reception of Rodez will not be easy. The Ruthenians notably held the two leaders in checkParis FC and FC Lorient. Didier Santini’s men are even undefeated in the league for six games. However, Rodez was surprised by Angoulême in the Coupe de France Friday November 15, 2024 (2-1). Not enough to reassure Nicolas Seube who remains vigilant.

I know it’s a brave team, which has power and speed. Who is capable of seeking results outside. There are great mental values ​​in this team. It was one of the most difficult matches in the return phase last year. We expect a real fight and something very difficult.

The result of this meeting will truly be double-edged for SM Caen. A victory would put the Rouge et Bleu ahead of their evening opponent and would bring them closer to the first part of the tablebut a defeat would precipitate them even more in the red zone.

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