ASSE is in a very bad position at mid-season and finds itself more threatened than ever by a new relegation to Ligue 2. The fault of a failed summer transfer window? Some have pointed the finger at the recruitment carried out by the new leaders but for Ivan Gazidis, it is not a problem of level. However, the president of ASSE does not rule out strengthening in January.
The return to Ligue 1 does not go as planned for ASSE, barrage at the truce. Observers point to a big staffing problem, a direct consequence of a summer transfer window deemed not up to par. Logically, Ivan Gazidis defended his recruits.
“It’s a mistake to say that our players are not good enough”
« No, I believe in the value of our players. This quality was not fully expressed. There has been a lot of criticism about the team's lack of experience, but that is not true. It is a mistake to say that our players are not good enough. We just need a game system in which they could express their qualities. We have a new coach, he needs to evaluate the team. He is a coach focused on the players who are currently present. He thinks he can help them improve, to have a better playing system and I think it's important for a squad new to Ligue 1 to have a method that gives them confidence. », Confided the president of the AXIS at the microphone of beIN SPORTS before meeting French Cup facing loon. But he is not closed to the idea of welcoming new players…
“We will continue to make the right investments”
« We are also open to how we could strengthen the team during the winter transfer window. We had to do urgent things this summer, we understand more now, and we will continue to make the right investments », added Ivan Gazidis. The message got through.
