At the dawn of the return of the derby, ASSE trained in front of its home crowd this Saturday morning. 2,900 supporters were at Étrat to encourage the Greens before the return to Ligue 1 of a capital meeting. However, bad news darkens a morning of communion.
ASSE expected to turn the corner in Ligue 1
Saint-Étienne returns to the derby this weekend (8:45 p.m.) after a successful performance against Strasbourg. Olivier Dall'Oglio's men won by two goals against a team that does not play in their championship. With a low block, coach Stéphanois manages to suffocate one of the best attacks in Ligue 1.
But if a victory is satisfactory, the people of Saint-Etienne must now continue this weekend. ASSE could gain valuable points in the race to maintain, but above all confidence when the derby returns. A legendary meeting of the French championship, the ASSE – OL opposition has been on standby since the relegation of the Greens to Ligue 2. A return that all supporters are impatiently awaiting.
Léo Pétrot at a press conference: “We have to manage to store all the energy that the supporters will give us. Since they will not be at the stadium to support us, we have to soak up this motivation and release it all together on the ground.”
A big injury in Saint-Étienne?
Named best goalkeeper in Ligue 2 for the 2023-2024 season, Gautier Larsonneur has won his starting place in the ASSE cages. Landed in January 2023 from Valenciennes, the goalkeeper directly brings stability to the Stéphanoise rearguard. Gautier Larsonneur plays a major role in ASSE's promotion to Ligue 1 after a remarkable season.
Logically installed in a starting place for the return of the Greens to Ligue 1, the debates are now less unanimous concerning his playing time. Gautier Larsonneur in fact leads the second worst defense in Ligue 1. Like his teammates, the 27-year-old goalkeeper reveals several deficiencies in his game. Less comfortable on his line, shaky in communication, Gautier Larsonneur still has to justify his role as starting goalkeeper.
Hit during the last session before the derby this Saturday following a strike from Sissoko, he could miss the derby tomorrow. He left training limping. The situation remains unclear as to his participation…
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