A major upheaval is looming this winter

AS Saint-Étienne is going through a worrying period of turbulence. Despite an accounting situation still recoverablethe Greens occupy the unenviable position of barrier with 13 points in 14 days. well that the maintenance objective remains achievableit is above all the face displayed by the team which worries supporters and observers.

A defense for absent subscribers

The figures are alarming for the Greens who display the worst defense in Ligue 1 with 32 goals concededa sad record that the club had not known since the 1952-1953 season. The heavy defeats accumulate, like the bitter setbacks conceded to Brest (0-4), Nice (0-8), Angers (2-4) or even Rennes (0-5). Added to this is a defeat in the derby against Lyon and a listless performance against OM at home. These results reflect a collective bankruptcy and a glaring lack of competitiveness to face elite opponents.

Questionable tactical choices

Olivier Dall'Oglio seems to be struggling to find solutions despite injuries to key players. His tactical decisions are attracting more and more criticism, like the recent match against OM where the choice to start Pierre Cornud, involved in the two goals conceded, destabilized the balance of the team. In the process, Benjamin Bouchouari was non-existent, Ekwah overtaken, and Lucas Stassin abandoned at the forefront. The Stéphanois seemed without reference points, incapable of competing at least.

Communication at half mast

After having seduced by his lucidity upon his arrival, Dall'Oglio seems isolated todaywithout real support from the leaders in front of the press or the supporters. Exhausted by a frustrating transfer window and disappointing results, the coach is showing growing signs of annoyance. Even more worrying, the team's state of mind raises questions. As soon as something unforeseen occurs, the Greens collapse, like the passivity displayed against OM. “We try to apply what the coach asks of us, we know that we have to do better. Especially in the game. But defending the whole match is very difficult”confided Ibrahim Sissoko.