The game promises to be open between Thionville and Eclaron Reserve

After being very frightened in the French Cup in Oiry (0-0, 3-4 tab), Division 1 resident US Eclaron returns to the tournament, expected on Sunday (3pm) at the Thionville Lusitanos Reserve.

“It's a very special exercise to change your state of mind from one week to the next, between the cup and the championship.” Abdoul Sidibe, Ecleron player and coach, smiles.

Former Troyan and his partners were almost excommunicated 5^e French Cup Tour. But they have passed this stage and will be able to go to the Moselle with more peace of mind. What's more, Thionville's team has a huge advantage: “This is a team that scores a lot.” According to Abdel Sidibé.

But it also has a major flaw that Eclarón can exploit: a high tendency to concede goals. Haut-Marnais have proven that their attacking assets can hit the target when all the gears are in gear.

“We know what we are capable of, and this is where we should focus our attention.” recalls Abdoul Sidibe. “But we will have to proceed with caution against these Musilians, who will have to play a very open game.”And what's more on the artificial pitch. The people of Ekleron are not necessarily accustomed to this.

Big reinforcements

Thionville still has to be wary of a Haut-Marne team that appears to have found the last pieces of the puzzle regarding the overall effectiveness of the group.

First of all, there will be former Chaumontai Fuzi Moutai, who will be an important element in the central hinge of Eclaron. Especially since the 20-year-old had visited the northern Haute-Marne home two years earlier.

“This is the profile we really need for our game project”says Abdel Sidibé, after several long weeks of negotiations to secure the services of Faouzi Matai.

The second recruit will strengthen the Champagne defence: Ons Mahut, who has already featured in the French Cup against Owerri, arrives from Morocco to study in Troyes and ticks all the boxes recommended by Abdoul Sidibe. “He is a left-footed left-back, and we have been looking for this profile for two years! He will be useful for our defence.” The recruits have been prepared and will be lined up on Sunday at Thionville Stadium. Fawzi Matai should not be in the starting lineup. It is a match that will be rich in goals and spectacle.

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