Coupe de France : Vaulx-en-Velin “won’t make fools of themselves”

Forty eight hours before the game, the pressure is rising in Vaulx-en-Velin. Main worry in Vaulx, the return to attacking efficiency in Rennes, and in particular the seven goals scored against AS Cannes two weeks ago.

« We are not going to lose 7 to 0, and we will even score, announces Mathias Galdeano, the FC Vaulx-en-Velin president announced. We won’t make fools of ourselves”. As for manager Mustapha Hassaïne, his words are more measured, but remain full of determination “It would be presumptuous to announce we will win, he explains. Rennes is high-calibre, free-scoring team . We won’t be doing photos with them before the game. We need to respect people that will come and watch us play”.

The public pressure will be an important factor in this game, even though the fact the game will be played at the Stade Balmont, rather than on Stade Jomard, the FC Vaulx’ usual ground, should change the deal. “In Vaulx, the pitch is smaller, people are very close around and create a real atmosphere, notices Hakim Hassaïne, player and brother of the club’s coach. In our stadium, we fell like we don’t fear anyone. This time, there will be more supporters, but the stands will be farther away”.

For this round of 32 game, the FC Vaulx-en-Velin will count on their forward, Alexis Belgacem, banned for the previous game against Jura Sud. This return should push Gressy Benzema, the brother of the Real Madrid player, back on the substitutes bench. However, Vaud will still miss its other striker, Houcin Rabhi, banned for four games after being sent off during the eighth round game against Lons-le-Saunier.

- Source : foot69.fr