The Raf goes to Calvados on Saturday 22 October at 7pm, on the occasion of the 13th matchday of Ligue 2.
Caen remains in a bad situation … and a slap
After a leading start to the season, Stade Malherbe are going through a more difficult period. Stéphane Moulin’s men, 7th in the standings, come out of a heavy defeat at home to Laval (4-0), one of the promoted, on Saturday 15 October. This setback underlines the difficulties of the moment, given that in the last four days he has suffered three defeats, interspersed with a success against Niort, the red lantern.
“There is not enough regularity in what we offerdefender Romain Thomas regretted after the defeat at Laval. At the start of the season we had it. We will have to find it to move forward. Often in these times you have to go back to simple things and the results come later “.
Frames in bad condition …
The current difficulties lie in the poor form of several usual frameworks. Defender Ibrahim Cissé, released at half-time during Laval’s setback, is not up to the moment. “At the moment the performance is no longer in line with its qualities”Olivier Pickeu, the president, regretted his player who will be free at the end of the season.
In the same contractual situation, Jessy Deminguet does not have the influence that was hers in previous seasons. Excluded at the beginning of the season, pending the transfer to Ligue 1 that did not materialize, the midfielder has only played four games this season. Injured to Laval, he could make his comeback against Rodez.
… and wounds
To make matters worse, the Norman team is currently suffering from several absences. In addition to Jessy Deminguet, midfielders Hianga’a Mbock (adductor) and Yoan Court (ankle) are back in training this week. Caleb Zady Seri (abdominals) and Lamine Sy (cruciate ligaments) will need to be more patient.
Faced with Caen, the RAF has had successes and defeats
Caen are the team that Rodez has beaten the most since his rise to Ligue 2 in 2019. Blood and gold have won three times in five opponents, including one at the Michel-d’Ornano stadium, with a brace from Pierre Bardy (2 -1).
Laurent Peyrelade’s men also experienced far less favorable nights against Caennais, notably the last trip to Calvados, which ended in a 4-0 defeat on Matchday 1 of last season.
