Two days before the Girondins’ trip to Lille (Saturday 7 p.m.), the Bordeaux club held its traditional press conference this Thursday morning. Benoit Costil’s future quickly came to the fore. The 34-year-old doorman, who had to deal with the insults of some of the supporters of the south turn against Montpellier (0-2) found his people this week: ” He has been on the pitch again since the beginning of the week. He is part of the group and indeed, he is applying for a place this Saturday in Lille… After this weekend of recovery, he took refuge in work. With his team of goalkeepers and Grégory (Coupet) they worked well, in a very studious atmosphere. He is ready for this end of the season “.
David Guion listening to his group
Other returns, Paul Baysse who appeared on the hour mark against Alavés is applying for the trip to Lille just like Mehdi Zerkane: ” they are in the group again. The players expressed a wish, it is the reinstatement of Paul Baysse and Mehdi Zerkane. Personally, I think this outpouring of solidarity is important. Everything matters in our situation. I discussed it with my leaders, and in agreement with them, I decided to reinstate them“says David Guion.
Three suspended in defense
In the radius of absences, Jimmy Briand is currently the only injured player. But, other absences are to be expected. There is first of all the unknown of the state of freshness of the internationals: “they are all back between yesterday and this Thursday, we will take stock of availability“says David Guion. Above all, there is the certainty of the absence of three suspended: Anel Ahmedhdzic, Marcela and Josuha Guilavogui:”These are players who all evolve in the same area, it gives the chance to boys who have not had the opportunity to play until now. Some will have playing time. It’s up to them to perform“.
David Guion calls once again for the sacred union
Appearing smiling and relaxed, David Guion headed for the end of the season. While there are only 9 matches left for the Girondins to save their skin in Ligue 1, the Bordeaux coach hopes that the tensions are only an old memory and calls for general mobilization: “The Gironde family must not be divided. It has to stay united, that seems essential to me for the future… That’s how the Girondins have had results in the past, because all the components of the club, players, supporters, management remained united. He must be even more united in the face of adversity“.
Back against the wall
Red lantern of its championship with five points behind Saint-Etienne which currently occupies the place of barrage, Bordeaux is clearly back to the wall. But the group wishes to remain mobilized and believe in an improbable return: “We know it’s not going to be easy, but everyone is concerned by the maintenance objective. We repeat, everyone is focused on this maintenance objective” says Jimmy Briand, absent from the trip to LOSC because of a muscle injury. Winners of Alavés in a friendly (2-1) last Friday, the Girondins must now convert to the league: “There is an emergency and we must all pull in the same direction” concluded David Guion, the Bordeaux coach. The state of emergency has been declared. Bordeaux must travel well this weekend to approach as best as possible what looks like the last chance match in ten days, during the reception Metz (19th) With part of the Matmut Atlantique closed to the public.