With Benoît Trémoulinas departing, the expectation was for Maxime Poundjé to step into the left lane for Girondins de Bordeaux. As the 20-year-old defender takes on the responsibility left by Trémoulinas, he faces competition from Lucas Orban. Poundjé, a Franco-Cameroonian talent, has been more regularly featured than the previous season but is aware of the challenges.
In an interview with 20minutes, the French international hopeful reflects on the difficulties he has faced at the beginning of the season. He acknowledges his progression and evolution since he started but notes a more complicated period recently, referring to an error and expulsion during a match against Evian. Despite the challenges, Poundjé sees the experience as an opportunity for growth and improvement. He emphasizes the need to focus on aspects like placement, listening, intelligence, and lucidity. Additionally, Poundjé highlights the importance of having experienced center-backs to guide and mentor him through his development.
