Olivier Dall'Oglio decided to remove the captain's armband from ASSE has Younis Abdelhamid for the benefit of Gautier Larsonneurthe goalkeeper. The coach justified this change before the match against Stade Rennais.
ASSE: The armband removed from Yunis Abdelhamid in favor of Gautier Larsonneur
ASSE's flagship recruit during the summer transfer window, Yunis Abdelhamid was entrusted with the captain's armband by Olivier Dall'Oglio during pre-season preparation. With his experience as a leader at the Stade de Reims, the Saint-Etienne coach did not hesitate to make him the leader of the Greens.
Within the locker room, the choice of the 37-year-old central defender was unanimous. According to Dylan Batubinsika, Yunis Abdelhamid naturally embodies the role of leader.
However, on the pitch, the Moroccan's performances did not live up to expectations. His performances, particularly during the match against OGC Nice, aroused the anger of the supporters who booed him copiously. Under pressure from the public, Olivier Dall'Oglio finally decided to remove him from the starting lineup. The armband was then given to Gautier Larsonneurone of the vice-captains.
Dall'Oglio: “I removed the armband from Abdelhamid to relieve him of the pressure”
Paradoxically, during his return to the starting lineup against Montpellier HSC, Yunis Abdelhamid did not recover the armband. It was Gautier Larsonneur who continued to assume this role.
Before the match against Stade Rennais, the Saint-Etienne coach justified this choice: “I have decided to remove the armband from Yunis Abdelhamid in order to relieve him of the emotional pressure and responsibility of managing the group. I needed him to focus on himself. »
Nevertheless, Olivier Dall'Oglio is convinced that the ASSE number 5 will continue to influence the locker room with his presence and his advice.
