This DFCO is a step towards the first final. But that feels like an advantage to a serial obstacle. Lyon, also undisputed in France, will certainly want to put its name on the list of winners of this new League Cup, the trophy of which will be lifted for the first time… near Abidjan (March 14). “This is one of the superlatives to talk about their qualities, collective and individual. “I need something, Lyon has already been strong,” summarizes Pierre-Alain Picard, not defeatist or fatalistic for all that. “I don’t want us to suffer. Yes, we will be cornered at times, but the idea is to try to get them out of their comfort,” supports the Dijon technician.
A new first in 2011
For the second time in its history, after an epic in 2011 in the Coupe de France, the DFCO reached the final four. An event therefore for these Côte-d’Oriennes and their coach.
“You have to take advantage of it. This is a semi-final with the perspective of the game and the finale of the experience. It’s a great human and sporting adventure, notably Pierre-Alain Picard who presented an almost complete group with Gaston-Gérard, his Australian Kyah Simon was absent.
Echoes
programs
The final semi-final, opposed by PSG and Paris FC, took place just before the debate, and the kick-off was moved to 7 p.m. The finale is the conflict near Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), on March 14.
Yannick Chandioux and Sébastien Joseph sidelined
Tough week for two former DFCO coaches. Yannick Chandioux (MHSC), and Sébastien Joseph (ASSE), were ousted from their positions in a few hours.
