In Lorient, Red Star started the match well, but despite a promising start, the team conceded a goal during one of its strong moments. Reacting with determination, the Audoniens managed to come back into the game just after the break. But a more difficult second period did not allow them to get a point against a team cut out for Ligue 1.
Last season’s sensation with a fine seventh place, Laval is not having the start to the season that they were hoping for. However, Laval are gaining momentum with two consecutive draws, including one in Metz on the last day, where they were caught at the last minute by one of the favorites of Ligue 2 BKT. Against a Laval team renowned for its ability to take its opponents from behind, Grégory Poirier’s men will have to be patient and vigilant, at the risk of being punished on the counterattack. Finding the right balance between offensive ambition and defensive prevention will be one of the major objectives of the Audoniens tonight. To do this, Red Star will be able to count on the support of its twelfth man and the return of its chants to thwart Mayenne’s plans in a packed Stade Bauer.
Gregory Poirier’s pre-match press conference
🎙️ “We can’t wait to get Bauer back, we need that 12th man. […] I don’t know if Laval’s pride is hurt, but I know it’s ready for this kind of match. […] We must not fall into the trap.” Gregory Poirier before #REDLAVAL pic.twitter.com/uDqcqtNtyc
— Red Star FC ✪ (@RedStarFC) September 19, 2024
The groups
Red Star FC :
Quentin Beunardeau, William Avognan – Josué Escartin, Fodé Doucouré, Dylan Durivaux, Bradley Danger, Loïc Kouagba, Aniss El Hriti, Ryad Hachem – Merwan Ifnaoui, Vincent Kany, Fred Dembi, Samuel Renel – Damien Durand, Alioune Fall, Kémo Cissé, Ivan Cissé Botella, Hacène Benali
Absent: Rayan Slimani, Pépé Bonet, Achille Anani (choice). Blondon Meyapya, Bissenty Mendy, Rayane Doucouré, Joachim Eickmayer, Aliou Badji (treatment). Hianga’a Mbock (suspension).
Laval :
Samassa, Upper Body – Gonçalves, Vargas, Adilehou, Ouaneh, Kouassi, Kokolo, Cherni, Tavares, Roye, Thomas, Sanna, Sellouki, Zohi, Tchokounté, Camara, Doucouré
