On October 31, Paris FC, which still flew over the championship, beat its runner-up Caen (3-1) for a shock, then at the top.
Four months later, things have changed a lot.
The Parisians, 6th, move to a Caen team which is now far away (8th, 7 points from the PFC).
A victory against Châteauroux which did good
Admittedly, it was sluggish;
certainly the defender Ali Abdi played again the saviors and became the top scorer of the team;
and certainly it was the red lantern in front… But with a series of five games without a win, the small 1-0 against Châteauroux was greeted with some relief by the Parisian club.
“We weren't making much progress, we were impatiently waiting for that to free ourselves,” explains René Girard.
This victory was good for the heads.
The most important thing is that we stay placed.
“From an accounting standpoint, the Top 5 remains accessible - three points behind the 5th Auxerre - but it will certainly be necessary to show a lot more in the game to achieve this objective.
It also means better results away from home where Paris FC has not won since November 7 (1-0 in Dunkirk) or 8 trips (3 draws, 5 defeats).
The warm reunion with Dupraz
During the first leg in Charléty (3-1), René Girard and Pascal Dupraz were strongly insulted during the match.
The two former L1 coaches then gave a layer at a press conference.
Their reunion promises to be somewhat explosive and it will be necessary to scrutinize their attitudes during the match.
The stake will also be sporting, Paris FC being able to distance even further one of its pursuers.
“Caen, like Guingamp or Amiens, remains a large L2 workforce and a great team with players like Court, believes Girard.
We expect a tough and committed match.
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Nomenjanahary, coming back soon
Injured in the selection of Madagascar in early November, Lalaina Nomenjanahary finally sees the end of the tunnel.
After more than three months of absence, the midfielder plays in a friendly match with the reserve.
“He was in full swing and with his injury, he missed 17 games, regrets Girard.
He was arrested for a long time, it dragged on but he's coming back.
This is good news for us.
The return of Lamine Diaby Fadiga also seems imminent, while Morgan Guilavogui has been operated on this week on his adductors and will be absent for 6 to 8 weeks.
“There are returns and I will have choices from the rich now, laughs Girard.
It's always better to choose 18 players out of 22 or 23 possible, than out of 15 or 16. ”The freshness and envy of the newcomers could be one of Paris FC's assets for the final sprint.
The sheet
CAEN - PARIS FC
, Saturday (7 p.m.), Ornano stadium.
Referee: M. Kherradji.
Paris FC
: Demarconnay - Belaud, Kanté, Bamba, Abdi - Mandouki (cap.), Diakité - Laura, Gakpa, Lopez - Caddy.
Repl.
: Desprez, Hanin, Chergui, Ndiaye, Name, Kikonda, Arab, Martin, Boli.
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Absent.
Nomenjanahary, Diaby Fadiga (recovery), Guilavogui (operation), Campanini (care), Camara, Hadjam (choice).