On the 14th day of Ligue 1, the bottom-placed Sochaux faces Bastia, comfortably positioned in the middle of the table. Sochaux, currently 20th with 7 points, is in dire need of a win at home against Bastia. Despite Sochaux’s recent struggles, the arrival of coach Hervé Renard has injected fresh energy into the team. Although a victory might not lift them out of the relegation zone, it could provide a much-needed boost.
Bastia, on the other hand, has struggled to keep clean sheets in their last twelve away matches and faces a Sochaux team that has been unbeaten at home for four matches in all competitions. The match is particularly significant for Ryad Boudebouz, who left Sochaux to join Bastia during the last summer transfer window. Boudebouz sees Bastia as a place to continue his development and relishes the passionate fan support the team enjoys.
The Algerian international expresses his satisfaction with his decision to move to Bastia, citing personal and collective progress. He sets ambitious goals for himself, aiming to score between eight and ten goals and provide ten to twelve assists for the season. Boudebouz emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and not underestimating their upcoming opponents, especially against former club Sochaux.
