Le Mans FC receives Bourg-Péronnas this Friday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at the MMArena for the 21st day of National. The Sang et Or are confident, they have climbed to seventh place in the standings, driven by a positive dynamic since the resumption: four wins in a row before a 0-0 draw in Sète last Friday. Conversely, Bourg-en-Bresse, in fourth place, has won only one match in the last four meetings.
“At the offensive level, you have to dare a little more, try a little more“, explains Cris, the Le Mans coach. “It’s the instinct of the player, the decision making. If it scores, everyone is happy, if it doesn’t score, we will have tried.” On the other hand, he can’t complain about his defense: no goals conceded since the start of the year, despite numerous absences and suspensions. “We are more united as a result, it is a question of mentality and solidarity“, analyzes Ibrahim Cissé.
“It’s an important time”
This will be the case again this Friday with seven players absent : defender Maxence Derrien and striker Makan Aïko are still in the infirmary. Midfielder Ibrahima Coulibaly remains at rest. On the other hand, attackers Armand Gnanduillet, Amadou Dia N’Diaye and midfielders Hamza Hafidi and Paul Lehoux will be able to resume soon. “In training, we often play small games“, says the defender. “Often I play with Djamal (Moussadek), I can also play with Ryan (Ebene Talla) or Ryan can play with Maxence (Derrien).“According to him, this allows better communication and once in a match not to”be surprised, because you are used to playing with your teammate.“Especially since the championship is getting tougher for the Sang et Or with several great posters on the horizon.
After the reception of Bourg-Péronnas, Le Mans FC will move to Sedan before facing the two leaders of the classification: Laval, at the MMArena on February 27, then Concarneau the following week. “The teams at the top of the table will try to ensure peace, those at the bottom will try to avoid fighting against the descent“, Cris clarifies. “It’s an important period, the championship can change quickly so you have to be attentive to all the matches.“