Back in the elite, theASSE chain of poor performances. The alarming results, especially away from home, and the catastrophic defensive statistics highlight the extent of the situation. The Greens are on the brink of collapse and the pressure is mounting on Olivier Dall'Oglio and the technical staff.
ASSE in the red: The defense in tatters, the attack broken down!
ASSE is going through a very difficult period in Ligue 1. After two seasons in Ligue 2, the return to the elite did not live up to expectations. The Greens are showing worrying performances and are seriously threatened with relegation.
At the end of the first 13 days, the defensive weaknesses of AS Saint-Etienne are glaring. With 30 goals conceded, an average of 2.3 goals per match, the Saint-Etienne club has the worst defense in the championship, ahead of only the last, Montpellier HSC. Offensively, the situation is not much better. Lucas Stassinthe most expensive recruit in the club's history, has still not found the net in 10 matches.
Ibrahim Sissoko, top scorer the previous season, is also lacking inspiration with only 3 goals in 13 games. In total, ASSE only scored 11 goals, an average of 0.8 goals per match, a record that is very insufficient to hope to maintain its position.
Six defeats and a draw: ASSE's sad away record
Travel is particularly problematic for Stéphanois. In 7 away matches, they had no wins and only one draw. The defeats were particularly severe: 4-0 in Brest, 8-0 in Nice, 4-2 in Angers and 5-0 in Rennes. These catastrophic results highlight the team's away difficulties, both physically and mentally.
Olivier Dall'Ogliothe ASSE coach, highlighted the lack of character in his team far from Geoffroy-Guichard: “We have to be mentally stronger outside”he declared after the heavy defeat in Rennes. “It’s a collective failure”he added, deploring the behavior of his players.
