A victory for the whites and reds this Saturday in Grenoble and, at the same time, a misstep from Auxerre to Le Havre, can propel the club directly into Ligue 1. In the event of a victory for the Burgundians in Le Havre, on the other hand, it will be necessary to wait until the last day.
Victorious last Saturday against Le Havre, despite heavy opposition, the ace players dream of an end to the season that lives up to their efforts and the expectations of the supporters. In any case, they will do everything for it.
Among those who set an example of unfailing determination, Riad Nouri, 36 years old, is in his 6th season with the ACA. He is one of the most capped players in the league. In addition, his statistics are at their best: 7 goals and 4 assists on the counter this season, for the winger. Guest this Monday, May 2 of the show Match sheet, Riad Nouri would like to add to his list of successes this accession to Ligue 1 which escaped him in 2018 and also in 2020, with the stoppage of the championship because of COVID-19. That goal, this season, is closer than it has ever been.
“It can be the reward of a work, not of a season, but of several years. […] It would be really exceptional to participate in the rise of the club 11 years later. It’s been a full season, and it would be an honor to offer that to the supporters and the managers. […] I hope we’ll live it, because I’ve never come down from Ligue 2, but I’ve never gone up either. I have to experience it once in my career.”
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