Never two without three ? For the third consecutive day of Ligue 2, the pale attack of FC Metz rubs shoulders with one of the three best defenses. With only six goals conceded in twelve games, Le Havre is even the team that has conceded the least this season.
When last day against Sochaux
Metz proved to be more dangerous than the previous week in Bordeaux
, it’s true. But the end result was the same: not a single ball in the bottom, and thegeneral feeling of helplessness has increased. In the last four days, Metz has only scored one goal, thanks to an offering from a Pau defender
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How to hope for the best tonight, when Laszlo Bölöni could be forced to redraw his offensive line since Lamine Guèye, whom he has established 12 times out of 12, is uncertain due to muscle fatigue? By trying, again, the plan tried in Bordeaux? Start from the bottom and focus on counterattacks to surprise a HAC who often, and very well, carries the ball? With 59.1% ball possession, Le Havre is the team with the highest average possession in the championship, and the third attacker.
“Personally, I would like to recover the ball high because it would mean that we dominate the gameexplains Laszlo Bölöni, the Messin coach. It’s a choice to play a little lower, but we have an obligation not to make mistakes. We are preparing for both scenarios, we also want to disturb the opponent in his construction.
No more wins in Le Havre since 1995!
Whatever the formula, it will also take a lot of concentration to limit technical errors and make the right choices. The last time a Messin gave an assist was at the end of August in Rodez. When FC Metz had the best attack in the championship. The last time he won in Le Havre? April 1, 1995. In both cases, an eternity.
Le Havre AC – FC Metz, live on France Bleu Lorraine from 8 p.m. Kick-off, 8:45 p.m. with Thomas Vichard and Thomas Lavaud. Your reactions before or after the match live on 03 87 52 13 13.