ASSE played against Olympique Lyonnais last night for the return of the derby (1-0 defeat). A meeting which will inevitably have frustrated the Saint-Etienne supporters who, given the match, were hoping to leave with a point. Unfortunately, the outcome of the match is in favor of the Rhone residents. After Foot debriefed the meeting in the company of Daniel Riolo and Florent Gautreau.
“ASSE, I don’t see how they can score a goal”
The columnists opened the debrief by declaring: “ASSE, I don’t see how they can score a goal. There are interesting elements in their organization, they win their duels, but I find them harmless.”
“I still think it's better. Three or four games ago, they were really pitiful. In this match, they were worthy and valiant, but they quickly came up against their limits. They lack quality , with the exception of one player who stands out from the crowd, Davitashvili Given the weakness of the level in Ligue 1, if I were from Saint-Etienne, I would even hope to be able to avoid relegation this season. superiority as soon as they accelerated, even if it only lasted a moment.”
“It is difficult to understand what the derby represents for Lyon and Saint-Etienne”
“This derby is a unique event, almost “privatized” between Lyonnais and Stéphanois; for those who support neither, it is difficult to understand what it represents. The simple fact of playing against a perceived team as weaker and risking losing is almost shameful for them, which can put pressure on them that paralyzes them.”
While rumors spoke of a threatened coach, Daniel Riolo concluded by saying: “In any case, this evening, with the means he had, Dall'Oglio had a good match and made good choices.”
