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As expected in recent days, ASSE formalized the arrival of Eirik Horneland on its bench to replace Olivier Dall'Oglio, fired after the defeat against Toulouse. The Greens announced the arrival of the Norwegian technician, which also enthuses the Saint-Etienne leaders who are announcing something big.
Back in Ligue 1 with a new project, the Greens have however disappointed since the start of the season. To the point thatOlivier Dall'Oglio was removed from office. To replace it, theASSE decided to bet on Eirik Horneland to everyone's surprise. Little known to the general public, the 49-year-old Norwegian technician will nevertheless allow theASSE to continue its project as highlighted Ivan Gazidis.
ASSE ignites for Horneland
« We are happy to see Eirik join the project. This is an important step. Eirik is a very talented coach, recognized and appreciated, who will bring us a lot to build a culture of performance and an assertive style of play. On behalf of all the Green People, I welcome him », Confided the Saint-Etienne leader in the official press release. Moreover, at a press conference, Huss FahmyDirector of Operations and right arm ofIvan Gazidisconfirmed the trend.
“This is an important step”
« We used these first months to listen, observe and learn. We are still so happy and enthusiastic to work for this club. Today is an important milestone in this project. The arrival of a new coach who will bring a style of play, which takes into account the atmosphere here, the stadium, the city and the supporters. We often talk about DNA, this must allow players to be even better, to have confidence in themselves. We are very happy to present Eirik, because we are confident in what he brings even if it will be a collective project. We must be united. Part of our job is to follow European football on a daily basis. We know Eirik's work, we have observed it. We wanted a coach capable of creating a strong playing identity, which sticks to this club and this city. He has an attacking style, which is learned every day in training, but also the framework necessary to be solid. We trust him. He is the coach we need, but also the man we need », adds in turn Huss Fahmy.
