In addition to the defeat in Nice, Pierre Cornud left his teammates prematurely. Injured, he joins the infirmary. Another Saint-Etienne player accompanies him. Not easy for Olivier Dall’Oglio and ASSE before traveling to Nantes.
ASSE lost more than three points in Nice. Swept away 8-0, the Greens took a terrible blow to the head. While the climate had become calm again since the promotion to Ligue 1 and the sale of the club, this humiliation already puts Olivier Dall’Oglio and his men under pressure. A pressure that they were quickly able to feel this week when listening to the Directors and the supporters who came to their meetings. The values of Saint-Etienne must not be flouted in the future. Reaction expected this Sunday in Nantes.
Nantes, a customer awaits the Greens
The task looks complex for ASSE. The Canaries have had a convincing start to the season. From the first matches, Antoine Koumbouaré’s men have given themselves some breathing room with three positive results. A draw in Toulouse (0-0), and two victories (2-0 against Auxerre, 1-3 in Montpellier). Without being flamboyant, FC Nantes have ensured the blow against opponents within their reach. Enough to place them in a comfortable 5th place in Ligue 1. With eight points on the clock, they hope to keep their distance from the red zone that they have rubbed shoulders with too often in recent seasons.
Cornud, expected absence
A complicated opponent for ASSE this Sunday. Especially since the Greens will have to do without two players who have joined the infirmary. After the injuries of Anthony Briançon, Thomas Monconduit and Yvann Maçon, it is the turn of Pierre Cornud and Marwann N’Zuzi to be absent. Arriving this summer, Pierre Cornud has had a complicated start in the ASSE jersey. Returning to Nice, he went off holding the back of his thigh. The 27-year-old left-back underwent tests this week. Although the results remain unknown for the time being, he could miss the next upcoming matches.
ASSE corridors affected
Marwan N’Zuzi will not take advantage of this new absence to reintegrate the professional group. Indeed, the young Saint-Etienne full-back was injured with the Reserve team last weekend. He had to limp off the pitch in the 57th minute. Olivier Dall’Oglio will have to deal with Dennis Appiah, Léo Pétrot and even Kévin Pédro. A hecatomb that hurts for the stripped-down flanks.
