In preparation for the Ligue 1 resumption, FC Sochaux is set to face Lyon at Gerland. As the second part of the season commences, the Doubiste club, currently penultimate in the French championship, strives to secure its place in Ligue 1. Hervé Renard’s team, which recently ended a series of four consecutive defeats in Ligue 1 with a victory in the last match, aims to build momentum on the 20th matchday.
To bolster their chances of avoiding relegation, Sochaux has made strategic moves during the transfer window, particularly focusing on African players. Following the loan acquisition of Ghanaian Jordan Ayew, Hervé Renard, the Sochaux coach, secured the services of two players from Tout Puissant Mazembe: Nathan Sinkala and Stoppila Sunzu.
With the addition of these new players, the Sochaux team recognizes the urgency to quickly establish complementarity for increased efficiency. Malian defender Cédric Kanté expressed this sentiment in a Tweet posted on the club’s official account, stating, “With the new players, we have to quickly find complementarity to be efficient because we are in an emergency.” He further acknowledged the contributions of Sunzu and Sinkala, emphasizing, “Sunzu and Sinkala bring us a lot. You don’t win a CAN without qualities or just by running everywhere.” The Lion Cubs are geared up for the battle to avoid relegation and strive to maintain their position in the elite by the end of the season. #OLFCSM
