“The quality is there, all it takes is one goal to get the machine moving again”. DFCO captain Daniel Congré, guest of 100% Sport on France Bleu Bourgogne, has set the course to end this series of three defeats. Saturday October 17, 2022, for the 9th day of Ligue 2, Dijon (9th) moves to Bordeaux (4th)with the aim of getting back on track, and regaining the momentum of the start of the season. “The goal is not to lose (…) we are not favorites, we have to cut this negative spiral”confirms midfielder Didier Ndong in a pre-match press conference.
Three players suspended
The DFCO will be weakened for this trip to Gironde, with three players suspended. Christopher Rocchia is serving his second suspension match, after his red card received in Bastia. Daniel Congre and Ousseynou Thioune will not be traveling either, suspended for one game – because of three yellow cards received in less than 10 games.
Zargo Touré, Ahmad Ngouyamsa and Xande Silva still injured
The infirmary is also full, with three players still injured. Zargo Touré and Ahmad Ngouyamsa are still being treated and will not be traveling to Gironde. Ditto for Xande Silva. “We hope to find him after the international break”announces Omar Daf, the Dijon coach.
What defense for the DFCO?
In this context, defenders are a rare commodity in the DFCO workforce. In line, with Daniel Congre suspended as well as with Ahmad Ngouyamsa and Zargo Toure injured, Omar Daf could decide to align in central hinge Senou Coulibaly with the young Reda Benchaa – three games played last season, including one start.
Unless the Dijon technician chooses to go down a notch Didier Ndongthe midfielder having played in this position at the end of the match against Sochaux – but in a three-man defense. “I can help out from time to time”confirms the player, who has already held this position with Dijon in Ligue 1 and with his selection of Gabon.
A thwarted attack
The last goal of the DFCO dates back to August 27, in Metz. For three games, there has been a shortage. “It’s just efficiency. We create situations, we have to be more aggressive in front of goal”recognizes Omar Daf. For the offensives, it’s series”.
Nominated by the UNFP to be voted “player of the month for August”, the striker Mickael Le Bihanthe club’s top scorer this season (3 goals) is going through a slightly more difficult period. “We felt he was a little blunted, he was very generous, at the start of the championship he performed well”says his trainer Omar Daf.
- Girondins de Bordeaux – DFCO, match to be played in full with France Bleu Bourgogne this Saturday, live from Matmut Atlantique. See you at 2:45 p.m. for the pre-match, 3 p.m. for the kick-off!