Due to the qualifying matches for the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil, there will be no Ligue 1 action this weekend. Teams are taking this opportunity to fine-tune their preparations before the league resumes. On September 13, Bordeaux will host PSG in the opening match of the 5th day. The Girondins faced challenges during their previous match against Saint-Etienne, currently placing them in 15th position with 4 points.
Bordeaux aims to get back on track with the upcoming match against the capital club. Julien Faubert sees this game as a double-edged sword. He stated, “This can be positive or negative. Positive in the sense that for this type of match, we will not need motivation. We know we have to be ready from the start; otherwise, we will look ridiculous. Paris may not be in its best form, but their individualities can make the difference at any time. This match can benefit us if we manage to put in a good performance. This can be very good for morale and the future of the season. Afterwards, it’s a double-edged sword if we don’t offer the content necessary to make a good match.”
Faubert cautions against underestimating PSG, despite their relatively average start to the season, emphasizing that PSG remains a formidable opponent. He mentioned, “That doesn’t make them any less good than last year. They have to be on the prowl. I think they have done a lot of preparation for the Champions League. It takes time to digest it. I hope it won’t be done against us. No Ligue 1 team can afford to play Paris thinking that they are worse. It’s true, they have difficulty putting together big performances, but they will be formidable once they get going.”
