Bordeaux : poursuivre sa série d’invincibilité
After the international truce, LOSC returns to Ligue 1 games with the reception of Bordeaux. An opportunity to continue to surf on its good momentum to glean a European place at the end of the season. Discover the essential information to know a few hours before this match counting for the thirtieth day of Ligue 1.
Start the final stretch of the championship
With the international truce over, LOSC will be able to focus exclusively on its championship. Jocelyn Gourvennec’s men must extend their unbeaten streak against Bordeaux this Saturday. Two points behind Strasbourg, fifth, the northern club can launch its end of the season to the top. The announced objective of the club is to beat its opponents to the post to qualify for a European Cup next season. Seven lengths from second place nine days from the end, everything is still possible.
The complete presentation of the meeting
LOSC still without Botman, but with Sanches; Bordeaux without its frames
Hit in the buttocks, Sven Botman is still not in the group. The Dutch international hopeful was too short in his recovery. Nevertheless, Renato Sanches is well back after his hamstring injury. Jocelyn Gourvennec will also have to compensate for the absences of Weah and Xeka, both suspended. For its part, Bordeaux is far from coming with its entire workforce. Captain Josuha Guilavogui, Marcelo and winter rookie Anel Ahmedhozic are all suspended. Jimmy Briand is still injured in the calf.
The probable compositions
Jocelyn Gourvennec (LOSC): “We prepared for this match with a lot of humility and demands”
“We expect a difficult match, but all the teams will have it. It’s still like that after the last international break. He often stays between eight and ten matches. All points will count. It is up to us to prepare well. On a lot of respect for Bordeaux. Their situation today is not taken into account. We prepared for this match with a lot of humility and demands. It must lead us to the success we want and work towards. »
Full interview with Jocelyn Gourvennec
The number: 5
LOSC have won their last five Ligue 1 games against Girondins de Bordeaux, scoring at least three goals on three occasions in this run. The northern club had lost three of their previous four, with a draw.
The figures to know before this LOSC – Bordeaux
Emilien PAU