Spice up at Bollaert

IThe frustration of the last weekend will have to be swept aside with a big backhand. In Reims, Lens ate the scoresheet, 75 dangerous attacks, six shots on target and only one that ends at the bottom. The Artesians are bitter. “We had a hand with quality in all areas, breathed Franck Haise after the meeting. A lot of frustration because we have to win these matches. We lacked a little efficiency and there was a keeper who was mostly good. We only take one point, we have a lot of regrets. “ He also added later that he did not understand “How the Var could not govern after the fault on Seko Fofana” at the end of the match. Especially with one more goal and three points in hand, Racing would have achieved the deal of the week!

A little early

Behind, Metz lost just like Rennes, in front, which is now only one length. Even if Europe is not necessarily on the list of Racing’s ambitions, there was the possibility of grabbing fifth place at the end of the weekend. But at least Lens continues its momentum. Five matches in fifteen days: three draws and a victory in the league and a qualification for the next round of the Coupe de France. It would be very difficult to be choosy in the face of such a record.

But now, keeping it in the pocket, Lens wants to continue on its way without releasing the pressure. “Finish as high as possible” these are the words shared by several Lensois players who have spoken on the subject. This weekend, Racing has the opportunity to take three more points. Yes, let’s be clear, Dijon and its only two league wins are in the dark. A sick team that sees relegation fast approaching. But beware of the trap all the same …

Dijon in the hard

Dijon have won twice this season. It was a long way from home, in Nice (October 29) then in Nîmes (December 23). And finally, the team was never able to confirm behind. Worse, the Dijonnais remain on six consecutive losses, the last of which faced a direct competitor for maintenance. Suffice to say that the players of David Linarès have morale in the socks. “Obviously there is despondency, he confesses to the newspaper L’Équipe The locker room was bruised in his flesh, in his head. But it is out of the question that we give up and let go. All the matches are complicated for us, it’s not a question of calendar or opponent. If we are in our place, there is a reason. “

But for all that, the match is far from won in advance. “It won’t be as easy a game as people might think”, indicates Massadio Haïdara. This Sunday, Dijon will have to compose it without Sammaritano or Mama Baldé (suspended). Blood and gold side, Ignatius Ganago is still a bit tight, his return is expected for the Angers match.

In the first leg, Lens had managed to take the maximum number of points thanks to a goal from Kalimuendo that came to press Racciopi who did not know where to release the ball. Satisfactory, even if Franck Haise’s men had to hold the Dijon waves on several occasions.

Proof that yes, Dijon still has a game, even if success eludes them.

Earning at home

Also, the Blood and Gold have the opportunity to finally sign a victory at Bollaert this year. An expected first, even if Clément Michelin clearly pointed out that this lack of results at home was not necessarily a defect. “We don’t put pressure on ourselves, we advance game after game. Yes, we would like to win more at home, obviously. We could have done it against Marseille if we had been more rigorous but we also know that the teams come to play differently at home anyway. “

Maybe Dijon will change organization to block Lens, maybe also he will try to open up even more because the race against time is on. Answer Sunday.

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