Losing momentum for several weeks, Paris FC begins the year with the reception of Martigues, the red lantern, with the objective of relaunching after having lost its place as leader. At the bottom of the table, Caen hired Bruno Baltazar to succeed Nicolas Seube on the Malherbe bench, currently 16th and play-off.
Paris FC, relaunching yourself to always dream of rising
The PFC inaugurates the calendar year with the reception of Martiguesalmost condemned and who has not yet found a replacement for Thierry Laurey. For the Parisian club, the next 5 months will be crucial. The arrivals of the Arnault family and RedBull put a huge sign on the backs of the players of Stéphane Gilli. Moving up to Ligue 1 is not a prerequisite but if it could happen in the spring and, if possible, directly, that would save time on the project.
The PFC has not had the wind in its sails since the end of October. After having scored 8 victories during the first 10 days, he subsequently recorded only one success, in Ajaccio, on December 7. This slightly saves a poor record with 4 draws and 2 defeats in the last 7 matches (not forgetting the elimination in the Coupe de France). Above all, the setback at Moustoir against Lorient (2-0) made him lose his first place and saw him come back Dunkirk tied, without forgetting Metz at two lengths.
Caen, by chance Baltazar?
While the year 2025 begins with a shock from the bottom of the table against ClermontCaen opted for a change on the bench. Club legend, Nicolas Seube did not resist Malherbe's bad streak: he was dismissed from his position after Christmas. It was quickly replaced by Bruno BaltazarPortuguese technician who had conveniently resigned the day before from the Polish club Radomiak Radom12th and two points from the relegation zone.
Passed by theAPOEL in Cyprus, Estoril in Portugal and Nottingham Forest as deputy of Sabri LamouchiBaltazar is unknown in France. To support him, it will certainly be necessary to strengthen the squad, which is not cut enough to aim for the top of the table. However, arriving without experience in a championship as homogeneous as Ligue 2 is a real risk. The choice of a Portuguese coach is reminiscent of that of Dunkirk with Luis Castro. Now the Northerners are on the podium. Is this what inspired Caen to change its shareholding last summer? In a barrage position, Malherbe is at his worst and Baltazar will not have time to find his rhythm.
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