Traveling to Saint-Etienne on Saturday, AJ Auxerre will face a revitalized opponent. The Greens will be able to count on two kops of supporters for the first time this season. An important parameter in the race to remain in Ligue 1.
Two weeks later, the trauma has not disappeared. AS Saint-Etienne remains affected by the humiliation experienced in Nice (8-0) on September 20. The draw snatched from Nantes (2-2) certainly gave confidence to Olivier Dall’Oglio’s men. But above all, the Greens need a convincing victory. And the arrival of AJ Auxerre on Saturday could represent the ideal meeting. Because for the first time this season, the promoted team from Saint-Etienne will be able to count on its two groups of previously suspended supporters. A long-awaited return to Léo Pétrot’s teammates.
ASSE recovers its 12th man
« Obviously when there are all the supporters, when there are the two kops, we really feel that there are 12 of us on the pitchwarned the central defender. We also need that to be pushed. We know they will always be there and we really need them. And that allows us, on the ground, to have even more energy. It sure gives a lot, a lot of strength. We are very happy that they are back. More pressure? No, it’s really a strength. When we hear them singing, when we hear them pushing, we only want to give it even more on the pitch, to continue to attack or to continue to defend well, depending on the context of the match. »
« So no, it’s really a plus when we hear from this audience. I think we are very lucky to be able to play every two weeks at Geoffroy-Guichard with this audienceestimated the Stéphanois. Obviously, our supporters, as I have always said, push us. We know the context of Geoffroy-Guichard, whether for us or for our opponents. So obviously, when they are not there, it is always, I don’t want to say penalizing, but it is always one less weapon for us. Now, we must also know how to ignore it. And even if they are not there, you have to be able to perform well and win matches. » With just one victory in six days, ASSE is currently 17th and relegated.
