The final sprint is well and truly launched in Ligue 2! One month from the end of the season, the DFCO starts this Monday (8:45 p.m.) at Paris F.C. a series of three meetings against contenders for the rise. The Dijonnais’ move to the Charléty stadium is to be followed as soon as 8:30 p.m.ur France Blue Burgundy.
The DFCO without Dobre
With a good series of five games without defeat, can the DFCO continue its momentum at the Charléty stadium, the lair of Paris FC? The Dijon team has lost two major players: the midfielder Lucas Deauxinjured in the calf against Grenoble, and the striker Alex Dobrealso on the flank. “His game in depth will be missed as his speed” regretted coach Garande at a press conference.
On the positive side, the team can always count on a Mickael Le Bihan in full swing, voted player of the month for March of the Reds, and scorer at the end of the match against Grenoble.
Despite the absences the DFCO has no complex to feed. The only objective when looking at the ranking, beyond maintenance? “The 6th place”, the first below the 5 clubs qualified for the play-offs. “Con place” according to the observation of Patrice Garande.
A diminished adversary?
On the opponent’s side, the Paris F.C. plays 2nd place, qualifying for a direct climb to Ligue 1, without going through the play-offs. A physically tough team, with 5 players injured or in the recovery phase.
Coach Thierry Laurey has selected a group of 20 players for the meeting, including the former Clermont Jonathan Iglesiaswho participated in the Auvergne club’s rise to Ligue 1 during the last Ligue 2 season. The Dijon defense should in particular be wary of the striker Morgan Guilavogui11 goals in 24 games this season!
In addition to the PFC (5th in the standings), Dijon plays three matches in almost a week: the continuation with the reception of AC Ajaccio this Saturday April 16 at the Gaston-Gérard stadium… before the meeting of the Burgundy derby, on the lawn of theAuxerre this Tuesday, April 19!
- Paris FC-Dijon, kick-off at 8:45 p.m. A match to follow on France Bleu Bourgogne from 8:30 p.m. with comments from Alexandre Lepère.