Ligue 2: still not saved, Nîmes goes to Quevilly-Rouen this Tuesday April 19
Still not saved, Nîmes goes to Quevilly-Rouen this Tuesday, April 19 for the 34th day.
So, guys, is it for today or tomorrow? Since their stolen victory in Le Havre, a good month ago (1-0), the Nîmes had five match points to reach the bar of 42 points synonymous with a sure shot. They put them out, and certainly not in the net.
If they don’t want to end up with a tie-break in the 5th set on the 38th and final day, they have to stop losing this week. The NO car is about to face the 17th and 18th in the standings in four days (before the 20th and last, Nancy, on April 30). It would be wise to leave Quevilly-Rouen then Rodez at a respectable distance, respectively 6 and 7 points this Tuesday morning.
For two and a half months, NO, 8 pts in 11 matches, is penultimate
This is what Nicolas Usaï repeated to his players, and even to all the management. “Sunday, I spoke to the group a little longer than usual on the pitch and under the sun. I didn’t want us to be locked in a room. There was everyone, the injured , the staff… It was a question of pride and honor to represent a club and a city. Me, since I was appointed here, I am proud to represent Nîmes “named the Gard coach.
There was also talk of extra soul, resilience, this ability to react to get back on track and achieve the goal once and for all. Two and a half months, the Crocos remain on a catastrophic record of two successes, two draws and seven defeats, or 8 points taken in eleven games.
This is the worst total over the period, ahead of Rodez (5 pts). “I know you thought I was crazy when I still talk to you about staying in February after our three consecutive victories. Mathematically, nothing is certain, reminds the coach. I am not worried, but awake. Since January 5, the day of my arrival, I have been on the alert. I’m not having a nightmare, but I’m aware of the situation. The important thing is that there is a collective awareness to get this famous victory. The players got the message.”
After the logical setback against Sochaux (1-3, Saturday), captain Pablo Martinez integrated it well: “There are five games left, we must not lower our heads, but raise them and put them back upright. Otherwise, we will experience a very difficult end to the championship. We have the chance to play again quickly, we must not pollute your head and finish the job. I hope that this Tuesday evening, we can move on and project ourselves into the future.” Each project in its own time.