“No matter the match, I want to play”

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Mathias Autret's start to the season was disrupted by injury and he has slowly returned to the group and on the field for several weeks. Holder during the 7th round match of the Coupe de France at Stade Malherbe Caen, he is entered the game against Rodez on Friday November 22, 2024. He could start again against Bolbec on Saturday November 30, 2024.

No matter the match, I always want to play. It's a difficult season for me because I was injured and I didn't play much. It's frustrating.

A difficult season so far

The injury he suffered at the start of the season kept him away from the field for several weeks. During his absence, Bilal Brahimi was able to be decisive with three goals and four assists. But the former Auxerre player is gradually returning to the group. After a stint in the reserves, he found minutes in Ligue 2. “Sometimes, we can take being sent to the reserves as a punishment,” remarks Mathias Autret. But it did me good physically and mentally to touch the ball again. »

With his experience, Mathias Autret knows that a season is long, and that he will have opportunities to show himself. To be able to respond when Nicolas Seube calls on him, he knows that this requires weeks of training.

You have to train, work a lot. The goal of a work week is the weekend match. It's true that it's complicated not to be called up, but it's part of a season and a career.

A contractual situation to manage

The contract binding Mathias Autret at the Stade Malherbe Caen comes to an end at the end of this 2024-2025 season. However, there is no question for the 33-year-old player to behave differently. “I focus on the present moment, and I think that’s what we need to do for the club to move forward,” he explains. I don't think about my contractual situation at all. »

A state of mind that he acquired with experience. As a young player, ending a contract without knowing what will happen next can present uncertainties which seem insurmountable. The risk of injury, poor performance… Mathias Autret puts things into perspective.

When I was younger, it bothered me to be at the end of my contract. The experience puts things into perspective for me. At 33, anything can still happen, but we don't have the same relationship to things. One thing is certain: I still really want to play.

Facing Bolbec in the Coupe de France, Nicolas Seube will want to field a team which, like Chartres in the previous round, will know how to take control of the match to obtain the qualification. Mathias Autret is claiming a starting place on Saturday November 30, 2024.

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