Despite three games in a row unbeaten against Valenciennes (3-0), Bastia (0-0), and Caen (0-0), the situation of Amiens SC, penultimate in the standings with 14 points, remains very worrying in Ligue 2. A big reaction is expected this evening in Le Havre.
Jessy Benet: “It lacks a bit of madness”
“We only won two matches this season but we haven’t lost that much“observes midfielder Jessy Benet.”We have a lot of 0-0 draws which shows that we have found a defensive base. Now what is needed is to score goals! As we are in a complicated situation, we may not be 100% liberated. It’s true that our game lacks a bit of madness. Maybe that’s why the supporters sometimes move us a bit. We have to rediscover this desire to mark, to let go, to dare, to be a “killer”. But do not worry it will come. A victory can do us good to chain everything together“.
Without Pavlovic in defense
On the squad side, Amiens will be deprived of its Croatian defender Mateo Pavlovic (suspended). Emmanuel Lomotey should step back a notch to play with Formosa Mendy and Mamadou Fofana in the central hinge. Gurtner, Alphonse, Lusamba, or Bamba spared last week in the Coupe de France are back.
Le Havre on the revival
Qualified in Vierzon (2-0) in the Coupe de France, the Le Havre (5th) nevertheless remain on a defeat at Dunkirk (0-1) and a match draw against Valenciennes (0-0) in Ligue 2. “We must rediscover the commitment and generosity shown this season to tip the matches on the right side, otherwise we are in danger even if we had a consistent match against Valenciennes.“explains HAC coach Paul Le Guen deprived of his striker Jamal Thiaré tonight.
Le Havre – ASC on France Bleu Picardie
As usual, the Le Havre – Amiens SC match (19h) is to live in full on France Bleu Picardie with Mathieu Dubrulle and François Sauvestre. Pre-match from 6:45 p.m.