Unbeaten for 4 games and well established on the podium (3rd), Créteil hopes to continue its momentum by receiving Quevilly-Rouen.
For its part, the Red Star, who has finally unlocked his counter goes to the leader Laval.
Créteil starts a big month of October
After the reception of Quevilly-Rouen (7th), Créteil will follow up with the derby at the Red Star then two matches against contenders for the climb: SC Bastia (2nd) and Boulogne (5th).
This month of October will therefore allow Carlos Secretario's players to learn a little more about the role they can play in this championship.
"When we see the opponents that are on our way in October, the month will be difficult, recognizes the coach of Créteil.
But we also want to continue this work of individual and collective progress to be ever stronger.
We are therefore optimistic for the future.
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Offensive solutions and less for Secretario
Against Quevilly-Rouen, Créteil will still be deprived of two attackers: Kevin Farade (suspended) and Ibrahim Sangaré (injured).
In Annecy (0-0) last Friday, the lack of a real center-forward was felt.
“We are necessarily stronger when we can count on a full squad, which is not the case now.
Now we have to put it into perspective.
The performance of our players was very good, ”said Secretario, who relies in particular on Souleymane Sawadogo.
The Burkinabe international, former striker for Clermont, Châteauroux and GFC Ajaccio has not yet managed to unlock his counter since his arrival in Créteil.
The Red Star at the leader
After finally winning its first success Friday against Concarneau (2-0), the Red Star goes to the leader Laval.
“We got our first victory of the season after a successful match.
We want to confirm our performance this time against the current leader who is a contender for the climb, ”says Vincent Bordot who should play again in 4-3-3.
Jérémy Labor is back in the group while Ousmane Sidibé and Pythoclès Bazolo are still injured.
The reunion with Cros, Seidou and Sao
This trip to Laval will be the occasion for many reunions with former Red Star.
Pierrick Cros (2013-2017), Edson Seidou (2014-2015, 2018-2020) and Moussa Sao (2018-2020) joined this summer the club coached by Olivier Frapolli (ex-Créteil).
The Red Star is still active on the transfer window
After Benjamin Gomel (ex Lens), another offensive player could soon land in Saint-Ouen.
The leaders are in fact in advanced contact with the Malian international Cheick Fantamady Diarra (28).
Passed by Rennes, Auxerre, Paris FC, Tours and Châteauroux, he played 145 Ligue 2 games in his career, for 34 goals scored.
He has been free since leaving Châteauroux (4 goals last season).
MATCH SHEETS
CRÉTEIL - QUEVILLY-ROUEN,
Friday (8 p.m.), Duavuchelle stadium in Créteil.
Créteil:
Veron - Pelletier, Belkouche, Soares, Y. Fofana (cap.) - Pereira, Buaillon, Baptista - Chergui,, Sawadogo, Mokdad.
Entr.
: Secretario.
LAVAL - RED STAR,
Friday (8 p.m.) Francis Le Basser stadium.
Red Star:
Charruau - Sivis, Daillet (cap.), Labor, Sainte-Luce - Koukou, Ndoye, Roye - Gomel, Koita, Durand.
Entr.
: Bordot.