Monday’s day is likely to be long for lovers of Stade Lavallois because even if the rise in Ligue 2 would not be acquired in the event of a victory, Laval would be closer to a goal proclaimed since 2017, and this time in the process. to be reached. Before dreaming, the terrain must obviously speak. Faced with the red lantern of the National, the approach is not really the same as for the meeting of Concarneau, a direct competitor on the climb, last week.
At home, players often want to do well by being a little more offensive, but you shouldn’t overplay, says full-back Edson Seidou. “We also try to put more pressure on the opponent, especially on an opponent who is behind. All the matches are complicated, but we know very well that when you are a little in the cart, you start to doubt“explains the defender.
Do not overplay, do what Laval knows how to do
On paper, Boulogne seems weaker: 27 goals scored only this season. It’s the worst attack in the championship, but it’s far from being the worst defense. The Northerners are forced to win to save themselves, adds Laval captain Jimmy Roye. “_They’re not coming to settle for a draw, so it’s going to be an open game_. They don’t have much to lose. And then, there are still quality players, don’t forget that” continues the captain of the Tango.
The experienced Stade Lavallois coach, Olivier Frapolli, knows that no match should be overlooked in this difficult championship, especially so close to the end. “We always have the same desire whether at home or away. That’s also why we have such good behavior outside. We know that the last four games are never easy to play. You have to be efficient“says the coach. And beware of the trap because in the last five home confrontations in the league, Laval has won only once against Boulogne.
Towards a record attendance
Mayenne players can count on a packed stadium. The attendance record for a National match should be beaten this Monday evening for the match against Boulogne-sur-Mer (6:45 p.m.). Nearly 8,000 spectators will fill the stands of the Francis Le Basser stadium. The previous home record this season dates back to the derby against Le Mans on September 18 with 6,200 spectators. This Sunday, there were about 100 places left in Actual high and low. The Crédit Mutuel stand is complete. For latecomers, a counter will be open from 2 p.m. on Monday, and four counters until halftime.
A boosted atmosphere for which the Tangos are preparing. Stade Lavallois’ top scorer, Geoffray Durbant, is waiting for them more than anyone. “I like when the public pushes like that, when they shout my name (laughs). It’s effervescent, incredible“. And to take his supporters to the end, until the end of the match, it will be necessary to be irreproachable, creative and lucid in front of the goal, continues Jimmy Roye. “The more chances we have, the more the match will be packed, the more people will be behind us. The more pressure there is on our opponent, the better it will be for us“said the midfielder.
The effervescence of Le Basser contrasts with last year of course and this cursed camera imposed by the health crisis remembers Olivier Frapolli. “We do this job to play matches like that. A year ago, we finished the last two games of the season without any stakes. And frankly, it’s sad to die without an audience. So I’m not going to sulk my pleasure, even if, of course, the priority is to win it“.
Stade Lavallois / Boulogne-sur-Mer is a meeting to be experienced in full on France Bleu Mayenne from 6:30 p.m. with Gildas Menguy, Ulrich le Pen and Franck Gauteur!