Bordeaux Set to Face Guingamp with Key Players Returning for Ligue 1 Clash
After weeks of uncertainty, Henri Saivet is set to make his return to action for Bordeaux in their upcoming Ligue 1 fixture against Guingamp this Sunday. The Senegalese international, who had been sidelined due to fitness concerns, has been included in Francis Gillot’s squad for the 34th matchday at Chaban-Delmas Stadium.
Alongside Saivet, Mali’s Cheick Diabaté also returns to the fold, offering a boost to the Bordeaux attack. However, the team will be without Cameroonian midfielder Landry Nguemo, who continues to struggle with a right thigh injury and is unavailable for the match.
Bordeaux’s season has been marred by inconsistent performances, particularly in front of goal. Francis Gillot’s side has been plagued by a lack of offensive efficiency, with their struggles in the final third often leading to disappointing results, including a tendency to concede late equalizers. This ongoing issue has hampered Bordeaux’s ambitions of competing for European spots, leaving them with little room for error in the final stretch of the campaign.
For the upcoming clash against Guingamp, Bordeaux will look to address their attacking woes and push for the three points that are crucial to their European hopes. The squad for the match includes goalkeepers Carrasso and Jug, defenders Faubert, Henrique, Mariano, Orban, Planus, Sané, and Pellenard, along with midfielders Maurice-Belay, Poko, Rolan, Sertic, and Traoré. Upfront, Diabaté, Hoarau, Jussiê, and Saivet will be tasked with leading the charge.
As Bordeaux enters this pivotal fixture, the focus will be on improving their offensive output and ensuring they can close out games with the necessary wins to maintain their position in the hunt for European qualification.
