Decidedly, the month of October will not have been easy for Mathieu Chabert’s players. Paradoxical when we know that Sporting played only three matches in all competitions. Two in the championship and one in the Coupe de France, for a record of a draw and two defeats.
Add to this two meetings postponed the same day because of unfavorable weather conditions and Covid-19, no, this month of October 2020, for the moment, will not remain in the annals of the club. The fact of not chaining the meetings, as has been the case since the start of the season, was important for the Bastia coach.
“The results make us feel it, concedes Mathieu Chabert. I am happy that we are going to have matches again in the next three weeks. We need to play a lot to keep the tempo going. Not being able to play at the last moment, when you have been preparing all week is necessarily negative mentally. Even though my players are professionals and they manage to get back into the mix quickly through work, nothing can replace the adrenaline of competition. “
A former Ligue 2 team
Wanting to keep his players up to speed, Mathieu Chabert therefore decided to rotate his squad against ASFA in the Coupe de France last weekend. A choice he does not regret despite the elimination. “It was a fair reward for them to play at a higher level than Regional 2, without disrespecting this championship. I do not regret, I did not hit my group after the defeat, contrary to what one might think. “
The opportunity to bring a breakthrough in a gloomy climate is timely, because the Bastiais welcome this evening, a former Ligue 2 team, US Orléans, an opponent within the reach of the turchini. A match that will count for the rest of the season, even if for the coach, there is no urgency yet. “It’s an important game, against a playful team. We need these challenges to relaunch. The players are invested to the maximum. It is essential to restart a positive dynamic, but this deadline is not essential for all that. We may have subconsciously had an excess of confidence during our last meetings and we paid dearly for it in Créteil. We have worked a lot on the defensive and offensive aspect to rectify the situation. “
For the moment the SCB, which has two games less, both at home, retains its destiny in hand and will chain four meetings at Furiani in the space of four weeks. But be careful not to skip the steps. “I’m focusing on us and the upcoming game, not the period, continues Mathieu Chabert. I remain suspicious and attentive, without being afraid for all that. I am positive. Let’s stay calm, the results will come back. “
For this meeting, the coach of the SCB will be able to count on almost all of its workforce. Only Néo Mesbah, who can not get rid of a calf injury and Julien Le Cardinal, who is recovering from a toothache, are missing. A victory would give this team a second wind which would come at the right time. Especially since the turchini will follow quickly with the reception of Stade Lavallois on Thursday. A very important match, which will be decisive for the rest of the season.
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