The last month of competition of the year begins at altitude for the Stade de Reims (7e), which hosts this Saturday, November 23 (9 p.m.) Lyon (5e), a much more dashing opponent on the field, with an unbeaten run of six matches in the league, than behind the scenes after the precautionary demotion pronounced on November 15 by the National Directorate of Management Control due to an abysmal deficit.
« We remain on our course of action with the desire to be ambitious, says Rhone coach Pierre Sage. We know that we have a large number of squads, so if certain players have to leave soon, it will not change our plan. »
It will be an extremely difficult match, but we are equipped to respond with intensity
Relieved after a narrow victory in the derby against Saint-Étienne (1-0), OL are one of the Rémois' favorite hosts at Delaune, where they remain on seven matches without defeat (3 wins, 4 draws).
« It's a team that has a lot of resources, a lot of talent and is capable of going into bulldozer mode at times, Luka Elsner is nevertheless wary. It will be an extremely difficult match, but we are equipped to respond with intensity, play very compact and hurt on recovery balls. I hope we will fight a great battle. »
A host to surpass
After having stemmed a series of three defeats with a resounding success in Le Havre (0-3), the Champagne team is counting on the support of its public to minimize the impact of the numerous absences within its squad.
« Everyone enjoys facing great teams, adds the stadium coach. I think there is always a renewed concentration, a little extra something in listening, in the desire to apply things. It is obvious that with our current difficulties, we will need an audience that will truly be the twelfth man. It will clearly be a question of surpassing oneself and solidarity. »
A sixth victory would not only allow Lyon to overtake in the standings, but also, depending on other results, to flirt with the podium again. Exciting, right?
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