Leader of the Ligue 2 standings, undefeated since the start of the season, the TFC seems unstoppable. This Monday, September 27, Toulouse hosts the Stade Malherbe de Caen, 13th. But there is no question of being too confident, repeats Philippe Montanier. Toulouse FC coach wants to maintain a high level of requirement.
“We have to ask ourselves how to keep the good momentum. It’s the hardest. The opponents need points and knocking down Toulouse is a good challenge. So we have to maintain a high level of requirement. The goal is to find that perfect balance between defense and attack “, explains Philippe Montanier.
Caen, certainly one of the most difficult opponents
The coach of the TFC found this Monday a known club. He played for several years at the Stade Malherbe de Caen, and do not intend to underestimate them.
“I have a lot of esteem for this club. The team has potential, and I have no doubts about the Caennais’ ability to manhandle us. I know it’s going to be difficult for us, certainly the most difficult since the start of the season, after Ajaccio. But we are also going to abuse them», Continues the coach.
Many supporters expected
After the call of captain Brecht Dejaegere, and the dissemination of the hashtag “Tous au Stadium” on Twitter, Philippe Montanier too hope to see the stadium stands full of supporters this Monday.
“I think the last games we played were attractive. These are emotions that you only experience in a stadium. I really like football on TV, but it has nothing to do with it. that we live in real life, communion with the supporters. So, the hour is late, but we have a beautiful stadium, it is not minus 15 degrees, everything is pleasant “, he urges.
Meeting to follow on France Bleu Occitanie
The Toulouse FC – Stade Malherbe match is to be followed live and in full on France Bleu Occitanie. Kick-off at 8:45 p.m.