1 hour 30 minutes of football games (passing to 10, actions to conclude in small goals, opposition on half field and large goal with Hugo Lloris and Jérémie Moreau in the goals). Victims of a burglary in the locker rooms in the morning, the players did not look in their best spirits. They had money, jewelry, personal belongings stolen, and Lilian Laslandes had the misfortune of seeing his scooter disappear.
The small crowd of about a thousand spectators got a discerning look at the faces of Patrick Barul, Vincent Hognon, Mohamed Yahaya, Habib Bamogo, David Hellebuyck, and Derek Asamoah, who were being tested. Habib Bamogo showcased his dribbling and ball protection qualities, Vincent Hognon his discipline, and David Hellebuyck his left foot. Now they need to replicate all of this on Saturday in Caen against newcomers who won’t just be incidental participants. The training session ended with a few words from coach Frédéric Antonetti and president Maurice Cohen, followed by a group photo. The Aiglons returned to the locker rooms with their heads down. They signed a few autographs. The highlight went to Ederson, who lingered for a long time to make sure none of his many fans were disappointed.
An event with the club’s partners concluded the program. Maurice Cohen introduced the recruits and staff to them. He spoke a few words to the media present, emphasizing Sochaux club’s lack of skill in snatching Parisian side-back Dramé from OGC Nice. He also blamed the morning’s theft on infrastructure dating back “to the 1940s.” The players, meanwhile, had their next stop at the police station to report their stolen items.
