“The group remains united and involved”

Belfort no longer advances. Hero of the Coupe de France, during which AS Nancy Lorraine or Montpellier were dismissed, the Franche-Comté club is trampling in its exercise of National 2. Resident of group A, the ASMB, which saw its epic stopped in quarter-final by the Rennes title-holder at the beginning of February, has not won the least of the championship since … December 14, against Croix (2-1). Since ? Three draws and four losses. Including the last in Bastia, this weekend, on behalf of the 20th day (1-2).

“There was better to do, judge Anthony Hacquard with Eastern Republican. (…) However, our lack of efficiency in the two zones of truth comes at a high price. Thus, in Bastia, we had the respondent during the first half hour and we even began to treat as equals with the Corsicans. But we made the wrong choices to hurt them and, above all, we made the same mistake twice on a corner. It’s frustrating and annoying, “regrets the Belfort coach.

“We keep hope”

Now, Belfort is in 11th place in the group, with only two points ahead of the red zone and three over the red lantern, Croix. What to sound the alarm bell and definitely turn the page Coupe de France? “Yes, the Coupe de France, it’s over, replies Anthony Hacquard. It was a great adventure. That said, there is still the physical and mental fatigue accumulated for weeks. I see him in training, on the field , where boys can breathe hot and cold in a few minutes. But one thing is certain: we have acquired experience; and the group remains united and involved. It is this collective that will save us “.

The technician from Franche-Comté and his men will be able to breathe this weekend and take advantage of a mini-truce to recharge their batteries. “Yes, everyone must breathe, confirms Anthony Hacquard. Boys like Dago, Magassouba are tired and they must recover. Suddenly, this week, there will be three sessions and, then, I leave the players free from Friday to Sunday . Guys need to get their minds off. “

Before getting back to serious business next week at the Stade Serzian against Sainte-Geneviève, Sedan’s first striker last weekend! “Regardless of the opponent, we must now take points, insists Anthony Hacquard. In March, we have two home games and a trip to Saint-Maur. If we continue to play like that, we will get out of it. There is no loss of confidence, even if the situation becomes delicate. We keep hope “.

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