The USO receives Châteauroux this Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Stade de la Source on behalf of the 30th day of National. Orleans, thecurrent 8th in the championship remains on three consecutive victories. Xavier Collin’s men are now eight points from third placesynonymous with a barrage of accession to Ligue 2.
A revenge to take
The opponent of theUS Orleans comes with ambitions. The Berrichonne of Chateauroux is, she, three points from this famous jump-off place. In the first leg, the USO lost 4-1 after leading a zero at halftime. Watch out for the attack on the Berrichonne. Thomas Faucet remains on a double against the red star on the 29th day. The 25-year-old is the top scorer in the National Championship with 17 achievements. La Berrichonne is also the second best defense in the championship with 24 goals conceded in 29 meetings.
The group
Xavier Collinsthe Orleans coach can count on the return of Fred Dembi. The midfielder has trained normally all week and is applying for a starting spot. The hard blow comes from Timothy Nkada. The player on loan from Stade de Reims was injured again, less than 10 days after his return. He has to pass exams. Jimmy Halby-Toure is still absent. A five-man defense will be renewed by the technician of theUSO Xavier Collin against Chateauroux. Home goalscorers Paul and Sangare should form the tip of the attack.
Coach’s word
Xavier Collins on the opponent Chateauroux. “This is a team that is coming back in the race for the rise. When you see the means and the players on paper, it’s a team that has a very, very interesting level. We will have to be even better than the last games if we want to win.”
Benkaid’s season
Hicham Benkaid looks back on his season. “I had the heel injury that kept me off the pitch for over a year. So I’m very happy to play football again even if it was a little difficult at the start of the season. Difficult to pick up the pace and get the foot used to playing again. But now I’m thriving on the pitch.”
Live on France Bleu Orléans
The encounter between theUS Orleans and the Berrichonne of Chateauroux is to follow this Friday, April 15, 2022 live and in full on France Bleu Orléans at 19 hours. The prediction contest starts at 6:30 p.m.