Before resuming the Ligue 1 on Saturday, Toulouse has secured two consecutive victories. The new coach Jens Berthel Askou is making his mark with contrasting but promising matches.
While it's true that the league could have resumed with 7 points after three games - enough to be near leaders - they started off with a draw against Rodez (1-1) and followed up with victories over Real Sociedad (2-1) and Al-Ain (1-0).
Although these two recent matches differ in style - 'we have generally lacked explosiveness compared to Friday, we were not as fluid, intense, and dynamic,' notes the Scandinavian coach on club social media - each has showcased a facet of Toulouse FC 2026-2027: impressive in the Pyrenees (see winning goal), resilient almost literally in Murcia province (a post, 81; and a crossbar save at 90) where the Violets fought hard to secure three points.
'I really enjoyed our end of game with the good chemistry between experienced players and young elements that allowed us to finish the job.' That is to say, securing two consecutive victories in preparation for another test tomorrow morning (Pinatar Arena, 10:00) on the stage in southern Spain against the last 15th team of La Liga: Elche.
The HSV in Sight
There's one more grand-scale rehearsal with the reception of Hamburger SV at the Stadium next week: Saturday, August 15, 7:00 PM. To fine-tune the final details. As high pressing is undoubtedly a hallmark of Berthel Askou.
'We controlled the game but we should have pushed harder,' concludes JBA. With or without the ball, Toulouse continues its progress.
