Without being hair-raising, the Aiglons can already reach a roller coaster. In case of victory Thursday against Slovàcko, the Gym would have eight points after four days and could already see qualification for the finals. “Yes it is a very important game. It would be very nice to win it,“ summarizes Lucien Favre this Wednesday at a press conference, relieved by the recent performances of his men.We have three games left and they are all important. Victories are always good. The one in Slovacko last week, the one against Troyes. Even the defeat in Paris allowed us to regain confidence. We must continue to be welded and to work as a team.“
“Each system has its advantages”
Racing against Estac on Sunday, the Gym managed to express itself in this 3-4-3 system which seems to stick to the qualities and faults of this workforce. Even though the Swiss coach can also switch to a 4-4-2 like last Thursday in the Czech Republic. “Each system has its advantages and disadvantages. You have to adapt to the players available. They say the best system for defending is 4-4-2. The 3-4-3 frees up the laterals. But if I go into detail we will discuss it for hours.“
Atal and Ramsey too fair, Viti fit for service
If the chosen system depends on men, then the probable absence of Youcef Atal could influence the technician Swiss. Released on Sunday, the Algerian suffers from hamstrings. “Youcef Atal it’s not serious but it’s too fair for tomorrow, like Aaron Ramsey. For Mattia Viti it’s good.” Hit in the shoulder against Estac, the Italian will be in the group but could start on the bench if the Gym returns to four behind. On the other hand, he will start in Auxerre on Sunday while Dante is suspended.
“For the guards I can not tell you more. But it’s a tough decision.” To the recurring question concerning the rotation between Schmeichel and Bulka, Favre released his ready-made answer. But it is the Pole who should be lined up on Thursdayon behalf of the “collaboration“between his two goalkeepers, as Favre called it a few weeks ago.
200 children invited
To get this third success in a row, the Gym will unfortunately be deprived of its public. The match is behind closed doors after the incidents against Cologne. “Our audience is very important, we need it to play well. We saw during the Covid that it was difficult. It takes time to get used to it. It’s like that, we will be almost behind closed doors, there will be a few young children‘ Indeed, UEFA allows 200 children under the age of 14 to attend matches behind closed doors. A few licensees from surrounding clubs will therefore be the only lucky ones to be able to encourage the Aiglons on Thursday.