After its 2-2 draw in Ligue 2 against Niort, the DFCO has an appointment with the Coupe de France, Saturday, December 18, 2021. A trip to the lawn of AS Cannes, a team playing in N3, in the 32nd final . As in the 7th and 8th round, facing Saint-Apollinaire (3-0) and Morteau-Montlebon (2-0) the DFCO.
Benzia wounded, Rocchia sick, Jacob spared, Pi back
Good news to begin with, the DFCO finds Jessy Pi, who came out injured against Guingamp two weeks ago.
On the other hand, the DFCO has three absent among the usual holders. Playmaker Yassine Benzia, who suffers from a crutch – and who could also miss the trip to Nancy on Tuesday. The side Christopher Rocchia who is sick (flu, his covid test was negative). “He is bedridden with a fever,” explains Patrice Garande, who hopes to get him back for Nancy.
Another absent: midfielder Valentin Jacob. He suffered from an adductor muscle and resumed training only this Thursday. He will be managed for the trip to Cannes, because Patrice Garande hopes to be able to count on him in Nancy.
Anthony Racioppi will keep the cage
During the last Cup match, Baptiste Reynet kept the DFCO cage in Montlebon, because he was coming back from injury. On Saturday, the Swiss Anthony Racioppi will be in goal, announced Patrice Garande. “It is still number 2 who will play the Cup matches. The hierarchy has been put back in place”. What answer the questions of the supporters on the hierarchy in this post of goalkeeper.