Brest prepares to face Lens in a crucial game

Brest faces Lens this weekend in a game that could have a significant impact on the title race. The Brest coach, Éric Roy, seems to favour the stability of his staff, by articulating a four-way defence with Aguilar, Gradit, Sarret Medina and an environment reinforced by Thomasson, El Aynaoui, Dioufet and Zaroury. In attack, Sotoca and Koyalipou should compose the front.

The base team, led by goaltender Bizot, also includes players such as Lala, Chardonnet (Captain), Ndiaye, Haidara, Camara, Lees-Melou, Magnetti, Pereira Lage, Ajorque and Sima.

However, the situation around Ludovic Ajorque is to be monitored. The front centre was hit in the knee in a game in Saint-Étienne and was on the sidelines this week. He finally took over with the band on Friday, reassuring his coach.

Eric Roy clearly defined the objective of this meeting: to widen the gap with Lens. A win would allow Brest to take five points ahead of his rival, seriously undermining Lens’ chances of returning to the standings. “Lens is at two points from us. There’s an opportunity to distance them, even if he’s a tough opponent. But this remains a great challenge,” said the Brest coach at a press conference.

A success for Brest could also pave the way for a return to qualifying places for the Europa Conference League. The tension is palpable as this crucial match approaches.