New coach of AS Saint-Etienne, Eirik Horneland is counting on the help of his leaders. The Norwegian coach is waiting for reinforcements to arrive to put his ideas in place. Discussions have therefore begun with potential recruits.
As one might expect, Eirik Horneland does not arrive without guarantees. The new coach of AS Saint-Etienne will be able to count on several recruits for the second part of the season. During the presentation of the Norwegian on Friday, Loïc Perrin indeed announced movement during the winter transfer window. The sporting director recognized a certain lack of experience within the squad and above all the need to bring in players compatible with the philosophy of the appointed coach.
Discussions already started
« The idea is to strengthen the team with the transfer window which is coming, it will be a transfer window of opportunities for usannounced Loïc Perrin at a press conference. There are already discussions that have started with certain players. It is not forbidden for experienced players to arrive even if I find that we have been talking a lot about experience since the start of the season even though our squad is not that young. Experience is available in our team. »
« In the transfer window, we are moving forward. The idea is to improve the team with players who will allow Eirik to develop an identity specific to its playing philosophy, based on commitment.explained the sporting director of the Greens. That's what I could see when I watched his former club's matches, there was intensity. I am convinced that this is what the Saint-Etienne supporters want to see. To finish on the transfer window aspect, the best transfer window is also to improve the players present in the squad and those recruited last summer. » In other words, the objective of AS Saint-Etienne is not to start from scratch.
