Postponed due to Covid-19, the return match in Perruc between Hyères 83 FC and SC Toulon will take place this Wednesday evening at an unusual time (8 p.m.).
And if Malek’s men are still convalescing, those of Poinsignon are still clearly ill. Which of the two will be the cure for the other?
At the start of this 2021-2022 season, no one would have imagined for a second that this return derby would be synonymous with the fight to maintain.
On the one hand, the fashionable HFC Boudjellal having changed its financial dimension and, on the other, an SC Toulon now under the sporting aegis of the prestigious Tigana-Bettoni-Damiano triumvirate.
Frightening reality of ranking
And yet… The reality is frightening for the relegated Azur and Or while the players from the city of Palm Trees have barely come out of the red zone.
But a derby remains special. For Sahnoune, because the Hyérois central defender has long been a symbol in Toulon. Preserved against AS Monaco II, “Momo” should be established in the axis. Where he will undoubtedly meet very closely a Manu Delgado who exploded in Hyères alongside Brun and Mourabit before confirming in Azur and Gold. On the other hand, for El Hajji and Farah Gomis in lack of rhythm, the reunion with the house of ‘opposite should be postponed.
Especially since the two coaches will have complicated choices to make as the numbers are dense. Thus, Hyérois side, Cordoval postulates but Mollo and Duponchelle in side were excellent and decisive. One against AS Monaco II and the other against RC Grasse. Not easy.
A war of egos made ridiculous
Ditto in the axis where Malek will have to decide between Sahnoune, Diarra and Agueni.
For the rest, stability should be in order as, collectively, the HFC is gaining momentum. On the Toulon side, Poinsignon must always do without Hsissane and Diallo (injured) but recovers Touré (suspension purged). This is why the players beaten at Lyon – La Duchère could have the opportunity to catch up. It is necessary because it is urgent.
The negative spiral never ends and you’ll have to have personality to wear the Azur et Or jersey tonight. The click will be made at this price. The stake of this derby is accounting. The war of egos being made ridiculous by disappointing results. Back to the truth on the ground, the only thing that matters. And it’s so much better that way…
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