Champions de France title, Girondins de Bordeaux have a lot to do this season to retain their due in League 1. Author of a good preparation, especially with victories over Marseille (2-1) and Villarreal (2-0), the club Aquitain will continue its momentum. Apart from the departure of Souleymane Diawara from the OM and awaiting Marouane Chamakh, Aquitain the club, which focuses on the stability of its workforce, should be wary of the club phocéens and Lyon, serious competitors to Bordeaux succession for the title.

Objective: The title
In order not to depart from the rule, Laurent Blanc, the coach of Manchester was once again fun to comment on the objectives of FCGB, as indicated in the daily L'Equipe: "We play the first four places. So we played the first too. " Reassured of a pre-season more than convincing on the part of his players, the technician 98 world championship returned to the preparation of his players, he sees merit in a few days before the resumption of the championship. "The staff was very demanding with boys who have always responded. They have done a good job. The purpose of our preparation was the friendly match against Villarreal, very good Spanish team. If the team plays as the championship matches preparation, we can expect a good season, "admitted the technician Blue Marine on the official website of the club.

Recruitment: Stability above all
Eager to keep his frame of last season, the desire of the President "may fall into the water. The central defender Souleymane Diawara from the competitor in Marseille, Alou Diarra, the defensive middle, for its part, extended its lease at the Girondins until 2013. Marouane Chamakh, meanwhile, continues to shake the Gironde, who dream more than ever to England and join the ranks of Arsenal. For his teammates, including Mathieu Chalmé, the situation of the Moroccan international does not appear to disrupt the group. "We still want it but we understand his position," said the right side in the columns of the South West. For arrivals, Cédric Carrasso, the doorman from rival Toulouse, disembarked at the holder in the eleven of the Girondins. For its part, Jaroslav Plasil, versatile environment for Osasuna just fill a field already well established Bordeaux. If it does not intend to be the successor of Senegalese in central defense, Mickael Ciani Lorient arrive with the ambition of a corner, as shown in the daily Aquitain: "Bordeaux is the top of the table and the Champions League . Participation in this competition has motivated my coming. By leaving three seasons complete and correct with FC Lorient, it is a reality. I reached a plateau.