Author of a good start to the season, Stade de Reims would like to assert itself a little more by taking the scalp of RC LensFriday (8:45 p.m.) at the opening of the 13th day of Ligue 1. A match tackled with enthusiasm and ambition by Luka Elsner, who will still be deprived of a few executives.
Butu and Fofana uncertain
If Emmanuel Agbadou is available again, Luka Elsner will still be deprived of several potential starters against Lens. Starting with Joseph Okumuvictim of an adductor injury. For Abdoul Koné et Maxim Busiit is a hamstring injury which will prevent them from taking part in the match against the Artésiens. Among the uncertainties, Aurelio Buta et Yahia Fofana could also be missing, even though the first one will probably be in the group. For the former Blood and Gold, “ inflammation of the bones in the ankle »arouses “ quite severe pain during certain sessions ».
Friday evening programming
“This changes because we are used to having a typical week, which allows for a normal oscillation of workloads. There, having played on Saturday against Lyon, we have a small change, a day less, knowing that the match was very costly against Lyon. It’s not an obvious scenario, but there is enough time to prepare for the match. »
The match against Lens
“I would like us to deliver an exceptional, full match, so that we can win at home through the quality of our match. It’s been a long time since we were able to finish the match with three points, for the public to have the feeling of something accomplished. We would like to experience this, create this pleasure and share it with the supporters. We want to deliver a great performance. We will need a lot of concentration. It will be a high-level match, again, like the one against Lyon.
We will have to fight a battle on a physical level. We have already done it, we are capable of increasing the intensity, of racing, of competing in duels. We are also going to go to this area.
We will have to shine in many aspects, the values that are ours, a lot of intelligence and quality in performance. We will have to fight a battle on a physical level. When the opponent goes on this pitch, you have to respond to him. We have already done it, we are capable of increasing the intensity, of racing, of competing in duels. We are also going to go on this field, with a lot of aggression and sacrifice in our duel. All against an opponent who creates dynamic matches. »
Source: Stade de Reims
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