Last season, Strasbourg played poorly so that the food did not cost the team a place in the elite division. The tournament brought only 11 successful fights and 42 points. All this led to the signing of a contract with a new coach, who became Julien Stefan. The new mentor reinforced the roster with performers such as Monaco’s Aholu, Marseille’s Lucas Perrin and Lechia’s defender Carole Phil. However, all efforts were in vain at the start of the tournament. Rising started with two defeats in a row from Angers (0:2) and PSG (2:4). Only the third round brought the first tournament points and a draw with Troyes (1:1). In a good mood hosts went to the match with Brest, in which they showed good football and beat the 29s with a score of 3:1. In the last game, the White-Blues did not cope with Lyon (1:3). Today Motiba, Sakhi and Sissoko, who has a knee injury, will not be able to enter the field.
Cadiz returned last year after 14 years of absence from the elite division and did not disappoint the fans. The team not only retained its registration in the elite championship, but also pleased with meaningful football and eventually took 12th place in the standings. During the summer break, the team managed to strengthen its roster with several players from South America. The roster included Rosario goalkeeper Ledesma, Santiago Arzamendia from Cerro Porteno and Tomas Alyarkon from O’Higins. The new tournament started without victories. The Yellow-Blues chalked up two draws with Levante (1:1) and Betis (1:1), after which they suffered two fiascoes in a row. Today in the infirmary of the team are Jose Mari and Garrido, who has a tendon injury. Cala is on disqualification.
