With two points ahead of Niort and three over Sochaux, Paris FC has already made a small brea k.
The Parisian leader will have to show how he apprehends his change of status, starting with this Saturday evening (7 p.m.) in Châteauroux (15th).
“We know that we are more expected, that all the teams will be even more motivated by the idea of playing the leader, underlines René Girard.
It will be an additional argument for the opponent.
That's what's going to be in store for us in every game, and hopefully that will be the case for as long as possible.
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“We will have to be able to assume this label of leader, continues the Parisian coach.
We certainly have young people or players who come from National and not too used to that.
But I am counting on my experienced boys to put a foundation and maturity in the collective.
It will be even more complicated than at the start of the season, but you have to know what you want in life.
You have to be able to take this psychological step.
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Five positive cases in Châteauroux
For this trip to Châteauroux, which has nine absent including five positive for Covid-19, Paris FC will always be deprived of Mustapha Name.
If the CNOSF proposed to reduce its sanction from four to two suspension games, the FFF refused conciliation.
The Senegalese midfielder will therefore not be able to return until November 7 in Dunkirk.
Marvin Gakpa, who has not played in the league, takes over on Monday.
Finally, Warren Caddy, 2nd National scorer with Sète (5 goals), who signed Thursday for three years and a transfer of 60,000 euros, is in the group of 20.
Match sheet
CHATEAUROUX - PARIS FC,
this Saturday (7 p.m.), Gaston-Petit stadium.
Referee: M. Delpech.
Châteauroux:
Pillot - Fofana, Cissé, Mboné (cap.), Opéri - Sangante, Leroy, Mulumba, Grange - Sunu, Chouaref.
Entr.
:
Usai.
Paris FC:
Demarconnay - Belaud, Ndiaye, Kanté, Hanin - Mandouki (cap.), Kikonda (or Nomenjanahary), Pitroipa - Arab, Laura, Lopez.
Entr.
:
R. Girard.
