Three reasons to hope 1. Progress in the game
The ASNL had logically imposed the previous weekend on the lawn of the then leader, Paris FC (0-2). With much better in collective expression and offensive animation. Progress that was confirmed on Saturday, against Le Havre, throughout a rhythmic first half. The people of Nancy have put variety and intensity into the development of their actions. It will be necessary to continue in this direction during the next two meetings, against the promoted ones of this championship, in Pau then at home against Dunkirk.
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2. A strong defense
After its “cleen sheet” at Charléty, ASNL conceded very few chances against Le Havre and it only bowed on a corner. In the game, the Nancy team gives off a real solidity around its central hinge Ernest Seka – Abdelhamid El Kaoutari, a reference in Ligue 2. But it will be necessary to recompose 50% of the defense at the start of the season, next Saturday in Pau, since Captain Seka and left side Saliou Ciss will be suspended.
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3. A transfer window that is not over
October 5, the closing date of this extended summer Mercato, is fast approaching. The leaders of Nancy still hope to take advantage of the last days of the market to strengthen offensively.
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Three reasons to be concerned 1. Picot is no longer an impregnable citadel
Last year, Jean-Louis Garcia’s ASNL had long dreamed of the play-offs thanks to his career at Picot, remaining undefeated until February 15. But this season, after two matches, the Nancéiens have already fallen at home with this failure in front of the Le Havre, after having conceded a draw against Guingamp on August 29.
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2. Always a peak problem
Mickaël Biron, still dangerous on his right wing on Saturday, is still co-leader in the league 2 scorers classification with three goals scored. But the astonishing success of the ex-Spinalien does not mask the problem which persists for the ASNL at the forefront of the attack. At least once a scorer in each preparation match (5), Vinni Triboulet, without demerit in the game, has not found the net once in 5 days of L2 and as many starts. Scorer in Paris and author of a good recovery on the bar against Le Havre, Yanis Barka bangs on the door for a starting place in Pau.
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3. A tricky meeting in Pau next weekend
This match in Pau just before the international mini-break is not a gift. Faced with the promoted Pau, 19th, who has not yet won in this championship, the ASNL, for its 17th position, will not really have the right to make mistakes. A defeat would put her in a difficult position in the standings after six days. This meeting will also have a symbolic significance given the identity of the opposing coach: Didier Tholot, sacked from ASNL in October 2018.
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