The rise in the first division in the pocket, Téfécé wishes to conclude its magnificent season by winning the title of champion of Ligue 2. The Toulousains need only one point over the last three days. This Monday, May 02, the Violets face Rodez at 8:45 p.m. at the Paul-Lignon stadium in Aveyron.
Even if the main objective is achieved, Toulouse remain ambitious. For coach Philippe Montanier, there is now a “status” to defend in these last matches. “We always have to question everything. Last week we had a moment of strong emotion but each time we start from scratch. We appreciated what we did, but what counts is what ‘we will do.”
Possible records
If the title is the main objective, other records are still possible for Toulouse. They have already broken the record for the number of goals scored in a Ligue 2 season. Midfielder Branco Van Den Boomen is aiming for assists. With 20 offerings, the Dutchman currently shares this record with Zinedine Ferhat (2018). “If the light can shine on each of the players, it will necessarily be beneficial, but it must go through the collective”nuance Philippe Montanier, the coach of the TFC. “In addition, it marks the history of the club.”
If the record for the number of points scored by Reims (2018) over a season is unattainable for the TFC, Philippe Montanier’s players can still obtain the best goal difference in a year. The Champenois in 2018 had finished the season with +50 goals in difference, the Toulousains have for the moment a difference between the goals scored and conceded at +48.
A “good regional rivalry” with Rodez who plays his maintenance
Tonight, Toulouse will have to be 100% because opposite Rodez will play big. The Aveyronnais are 17th at the gates of the red zone. If they remain on 18 games without a win, Philippe Montanier expects a high intensity meeting. In the first leg, the Aveyronnais brought back a draw (1-1) from the stadium.
It’s not the historic derby, it’s more a good regional rivalry, but we saw that in the first leg, they had played like lions to bring back a point. We will also play like lions tonight to bring back the victory.” Philippe Montanier, TFC coach
The Toulousains will therefore go all out to also respect the championship. “There is the obligation each time to be efficient, to respect the opponents for fairness. It would be a shame with the season that we realize, that we do not end very well. You really have to score minds. Everyone has their own problems.”
This meeting is to be experienced live and in full on France Bleu Occitanie. The aerial catch is at 8:15 p.m.