The draw for the 16th round of the Coupe de France took place on Wednesday 13 January. Here are the reactions of the coaches.

Christophe Benmaza (Orvault coach): "Very happy to extend the adventure at home, that was our main wish. We do not know Bergerac but they are not there by chance, it will certainly be a very hot match.

Sylvain Delgado (TFC coach): "We can hardly do worse, I think! But disappointed in the sense that we move again a third time. We will go to play against a very big team from Montpellier. The challenge is interesting for us ".

Nicolas Carric (Val d'Orge coach): "3rd round and 3rd trip against a DH. The championship is the priority but we will do everything possible to pass a lap. We will focus on this match after Arras. Good game to both teams.

Pascal Grosbois (Conde coach): "I'm happy to find a D1 team in Condé. It brings back good memories. And we are happy that it is at home and we will do our best to qualify knowing that it will be complicated, the Parisians being largely favorites.

Claude Rioust (Hénin-Beaumont coach): "I am a little disappointed not to receive. Playing a team like Juvisy at home would have been a reward for the club and my players. We will defend our colors on January 31st. While knowing that we do not play in the same category. A beautiful match to live without pressure.

Nicolas Bach (Grenoble-Claix coach): "We are satisfied. With the opportunity to go one more lap and keep the pace of competition.

Lionel Mack (Vendenheim coach): "It is certainly a difficult draw because we will face a D1, but the challenge is interesting and we will prepare ourselves to the best of the challenge. We are happy for our fans to be able to play at home again. It's a beautiful poster and we will play our chance and perhaps repeat the exploits of previous seasons where we had already released teams of D1 ".

Emmanuel Gros (coach of Nîmes): "We can say that we are happy with this draw because the trip will be short. Despite the difference in level on paper, it will obviously be wary of this team of St Christol. But for now, all our concentration is on Sunday's match against St Maur.

Jean-Christophe Frederic (coach of Châtenoy): "This is a dream draw for a structure like ours. A huge reward for a great group this year. We were hoping to have this chance to finish this adventure Coupe de France with a big one. We have the biggest of France! On the ground, however, it will be less funny. I hope I'm not too busy and not too stressful for girls. "

Gregory Mleko (coach of Yzeure): "We would have liked to receive for our supporters but we will go to Metz to get a ticket for the 8th. It will be a quality opponent who was in D1 last season, I think it can make a good match of high level.

Samuel Riscagli (Dijon coach): "Another trip that we must approach with caution and seriousness if we want to continue the adventure ..."

Alain Le Dour (coach of Lorient): "It's a difficult draw, we're going to play one of the best teams in Europe, we're going to get ready, this match will give my players experience. kind of match "

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