Ligue 1. On a very good arrival, Toulouse FC embarks on a perilous journey to Alsace
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On a very good since the transition in 2023, the Toulouse FC, who is also very active in the transfer markettravels to Alsace, Sunday January 29, 2023. On the lawn of Strasbourg, which sounded the revolt, the Violets intend to continue their dynamic.
Undefeated in 2023
Two rounds of the Coupe de France mastered and seven points taken out of nine possible in the championship: the transition to 2023 is more than positive for Toulouse FC. The Violets are on an ideal dynamic when it comes to embarking on the return phase of the championship. Victorious Ajaccio (2-0) and authors of a cartoon Auxerre (0-5), they were then held back by Brest, at the stadium (1-1). Philippe Montanier’s troops still maintained their good series, before inflicting the same score on the Corsicans, this time in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. Stage they had reached by sweeping Lannion, January 8 (1-7).
The right form in the face of redemption
12th with 23 points, Toulouse FC is firmly established in the middle of the table. Especially since these seven points pocketed since the start of 2023 have allowed the French Ligue 2 champion to distance oneself with competitors in maintenance. At the same time, Brest, 17th and first relegation, only did two units. As for Ajaccio, Auxerre and Angers, who bring up the rear in the standings, they remain on a zero points.
Very badly filed so far, Strasbourg came out of the red zone and sits in 16th place, with 15 points. Author of an excellent 2021-2022 season under the orders of Julien Stephan, Racing separated from his coach on January 9, following a nightmarish first half of the season. But the Alsatians come out of a victory synonymous with a breath of fresh air in Lyon (2-1). The second in 19 games.
In a pivotal moment
Toulouse FC is at a turning point of his season. The schedule is such that the promoted chain direct competitors for maintenance. After having arranged from Ajaccio (18th, 2-0) and from Auxerre (19th, 0-5), the Violets therefore cross swords with Strasbourg (16th), before receiving Troyes (14th).
But one thing at a time. This weekend’s mission leads the partners of Maxime Dupe in Alsace. In a stadium of La Meinau at the wish well asserted : that Racing finally starts the redemption phase, after the success in Lyon. On the Toulouse side, it will be necessary to endeavor to place this Alsatian victory in the rank of a simple flash in the pan…
Strasbourg-Toulouse FC
20th day of Ligue 1
Sunday 29 January 2023, 3 p.m.
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