In his Pool C, Dijon made a good first half of the season by placing third at four points from the leader. Victorious in all matches except face Grenoble-Claix and OM, the Dijonnaises believe more than ever to a possible rise at the end of the season. Well led by a Laura Bouillot in form (11 goals in 11 games), Dijon expects to exceed the goals set by the club. The club's top scorer agreed to answer a few questions before the championship resumed. Interview.

Football hearts: Dijon makes an excellent start to the season, are you surprised by these results?

Laura Bouillot: "Yes, I'm a little surprised by the winning streak, but when we see our team and our attitude as the matches, it's finally quite logical."

CDF: What was the goal set by the club at the beginning of the season? Has the speech changed?

LB: "At the beginning of the season, the main objective was to ensure the fastest possible maintenance while aiming for the podium at the end of the season.The objectives can now evolved in the light of our results.It is true that if we can play the climb to the end we will not be embarrassed.After there will not necessarily be regrets if we can not climb in D1 this season.

CDF: How do you explain the current success of the club?

LB: "I think the rookies were good about their experience in particular, we had a group" missing "at this level last year, then we all get along great, there is a very good group that lives well together, so it also plays on our performance. "

CDF: What is your main opponent this season? Olympique Marseille or Grenoble?

LB: "It's hard to compare the two games ... On our first match (3-0 defeat at Grenoble-Claix) we were not necessarily ready to play, we were late on our preparation and we do not We did not have the same team as against OM so it's hard to compare them, but it's still two very good teams. "

CDF: Just before the truce, Dijon bowed to OM narrowly (defeated 1-0 on a penalty), do you regret this match?

LB: "Personally yes, because losing on a penalty is super-frustrating, after we do not deserve better than a draw on this game.After we will do the accounts at the end of the season, there are still many games. It was not necessarily a turning point, but it's true that if they do not make mistakes and we do not either, there is a way to be disappointed in the end. "

CDF: You won all your matches except against Grenoble and OM, two direct competitors for the climb. What will you change to try to beat them in the return matches?

LB: "I think we should already play our game against OM, we would have said we were afraid, I think if we want to get a result against these teams, we will have to play our football, do not invent things, play really with our strengths. "

CDF: On the next day, you receive Grenoble-Claix, is this already a very important match for the rest of the season?

LB: "It's already important if you want to play something, it's going to start with this game, if we lose points against Grenoble, after that it's going to be difficult to play more than the podium. important."

CDF: In case of a rise at the end of the season, do you think that Dijon is armed for the D1?

LB: "I think that like all teams that go up, it's never very obvious, but I think that if we go up, the staff will make sure to recruit accordingly to play the maintenance."

CDF: What should change if the club goes up so they do not go down immediately like many clubs before?

LB: "The number of players in the squad because in terms of the infrastructure of the club we have everything we need, so I think we need a more complete squad to fight."

CDF: You scored 11 goals in 11 games, how do you explain your success against the goal?

LB: "Let's say I'm trying to be at the right time in the right place Honestly, I could have done a little better on some matches I think.With Yzeure I had already achieved a good season in terms of goals scored; but I hope to do better in the second half of the season, I'm not disappointed, but let's say I'm not satisfied with it. "

CDF: Have you set a goals goal or a plateau to reach this season? Knowing that you have already beaten your goal count of the season (10 *)?

LB: "Yes, I would like to have a pretty good match-goal ratio, I would like to be a little more efficient also by missing fewer chances."

CDF: Difficult question ... But what are your main qualities on the ground?

LB: "From what stands out, my travels are my main quality especially during my calls in depth."

CDF: In the case where Dijon does not manage to climb this season, do you think that a departure would be possible?

LB: "Yes, it may be possible even if I feel very good here Even if Dijon does not go up this season I know that the club will want to try again in the years to come, and that's a project that will I'm at the club. "

CDF: What do you think of the reform of the D2?

LB: "I think there are positives and negatives, but I think it's going to be complicated for some teams who have been in D2 for years and who regularly finish five, six or seventh and who must now play their survival. They may end up in a division where it is not at all their place Raise the level of the DH is very good, but if it is for clubs to disappear it becomes really bad .. . "

CDF: Is it a goal to re-play in D1?

LB: "I do not necessarily have it as a goal, it would be good, but more in a collective project I do not want to play absolutely in D1 to play in D1 I really want to succeed in finding the elite with the group current of Dijon it would be much more interesting for me. "

CDF: The France A team is a dream? You have already been called with the B's, but never in A. Is this a goal?

LB: "I had already done a week with the France A team for the preparation of the Euro so I would like to go back, but I really play for my pleasure so everything that happens to me is of the bonus. "

CDF: And finally, what can we wish you for this end of the season?

LB: "Let's succeed in our goal and why not, also win against one of the two big teams in the pool and hope to the end a good surprise!"

Photo credits: Nicolas GOISQUE