Phlegm and awareness of urgency. This is essentially what should be remembered from the presentation conference of the new coach of the Girondins de Bordeaux, David Guion, this Friday. The former Reims coach takes the place of Vladimir Petkovic and will be on the bench against Monaco this Sunday. There are 14 games left to play in Ligue 1 in the 2021-2022 financial year – Bordeaux is 20th – and maintaining it is more than ever the objective. Le Manceau ensures that it is cut out for this mission and is already talking about a sacred union.
France Bleu Gironde: Why this choice to come to the Girondins de Bordeaux? What convinced you?
David Guion: I attended the match at Bollaert, at Lens, I was well hidden (laughs). I saw a difficult first period but players who wanted to, who have resources. It’s important for me to see this character in a group. And then, for me, it was obvious in relation to the club represented by the Girondins de Bordeaux. This mission seemed made for me. I had a good feeling with the president Gérard Lopez and the sporting director Admar Lopes.
I have to make this team progress very quickly, urgently – David Guion
FBG: Are you aware of arriving in a complicated situation?
DG: The team is suffering defensively, that’s obvious. It’s the story of a state of mind, but it’s clear that I have to make this team progress very quickly, urgently. I remain convinced that by defending well, we attack very well too. The idea for me is to adapt to my squad. I am well aware that I am coming to a prestigious club.
We need to make this sacred union around the objective of maintaining – David Guion
FBG: Bordeaux have only won two games out of 12 at home. Do we also have to build to make the Matmut Atlantique a fortress?
DG: There are seven games left to play at Matmut. I ask my players to have pride, character and we have to show another face at home at Matmut Atlantique, in front of our supporters. I want to take all this environment with me and we need to make this sacred union around the objective of maintenance.
FBG: You hatched Rémi Oudin in Reims. Do you expect him to be a relay in your locker room?
CEO: It is certain that I will rely on a few leaders in the locker room to relay my message. I’m not going to tell you who, or even who will be captain because I haven’t told my locker room yet. It’s time to be behind them to get the most wins by the end of the season.