He is a very renowned player in Ligue 1. Yunis Abdelhamid, 37, arrived at ASSE freely this summer. After leaving Reims, having been one of the very best defenders in the French championship, he arrived in Forez for a mission: maintenance. But he has a lot of trouble and is relegated to the bench. But Mickaël Nadé, a starter, was injured for four weeks.
Nadé was injured during the derby
This weekend, the match between ASSE and OL saw Les Gones win the battle 1-0. In addition to this result, the Greens also lost their defender Mickaël Nadé following contact with Ernest Nuamah.
The Team indicated that “The MRI taken this Tuesday confirmed the first ultrasound diagnosis: the Stéphanois trained at the club suffers from an external sprain of the lateral ligament of the right knee”. Number 3 should be away from the field for four weeks.
He will miss 3 games
Indeed, Nadé will miss the next 3 meetings in Saint-Etienne. First Montpellier on November 23. The latter could resurface during the match against Toulouse on December 15. In the meantime, Yunis Abdelhamid should be lined up alongside Dylan Batubinsika. Now or never for him.
Yunis Abdelhamid must regain confidence
Olivier Dall'Oglio, the Saint-Etienne coach, was delighted when he arrived this summer: “I am very happy to find Yunis and to be able to work again with this great professional. He was one of my recruiting priorities. He is a captain on and off the field who can bring a lot to our other players.”
He's a sure bet in Ligue 1, very reliable and very intelligent. I can see it clearly with the Green jersey and I am sure that it will quickly be adopted by our supporters.” Unfortunately the beginnings are difficult and the player is criticized. Dall'Oglio then takes his defense. “Yunis has done a lot for this team, he has taken a lot of responsibility on his shoulders since the start of the season.”
“He established himself as a leader and brought his experience to a group where we lack players who know how to take responsibility. I think there was an overdose for him, he needed to breathe and take hindsight.” But it must be said, ASSE seems more solid when the Moroccan is not on the field.
In the last 6 matches, Abdelhamid has played 2 times for 2 defeats. And the 4 other results do not plead in its favor. Nadé and Batubinsika are more effective. 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
To perform or to leave?
Indeed Mickaël Nadé being injured, Abdelhamid should find his place alongside Batubinsika. First against Montpellier after the break. A match where many players are threatened. Then, the Greens will play Rennes, then OM. The former Rémois therefore has the next 3 days to silence his detractors and finally show the extent of his talent to the green people.
If so, it would become very problematic for him. With the winter transfer window fast approaching, the exit doors could open for the 37-year-old if he is not up to the task. The central defender therefore has two weeks to prepare.
A big fan of Saint-Étienne, I still thrill every time I talk about the 2013 Coupe de la Ligue title. Remember… ASSE-RENNES final, we play the eighteenth minute. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, receives the ball on the left, crosses with the outside of his foot, and finds Brandao who puts the ball in the back of the net from the left. 1-0 for the Greens, the score remains that way. Enough for me to remember it like it was yesterday.
