48 hours before their match against Stade Rennais, Saturday November 30, the AS Saint-Étienne players had training this Thursday. Around twenty supporters were present to observe the team which remains on an important victory against Montpellier Hérault (1-0). Saturday, at 5 p.m., the Greens, 13th with 13 points, travel to Rennes, 15th with 11 points.
The importance of the Cauldron
Since the start of the season, in six matches played at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium, the Greens have come out with 4 victories for 2 defeats, or 12 points taken out of 18 possible. Saint-Étienne ranks 5th among Ligue 1 teams counting only home matches. Olivier Dall’Oglio recognizes the importance of the Cauldron without worrying about the few points taken on opposing fields. “We know very well that Geoffroy-Guichard’s atmosphere is a huge success for us. So today, it’s true that we took just one point. I think we really need to focus on our game , that we are solid as we have been for a while, that is above all what is important. We will not always be able to have the support of our public, especially from outside, and we must. let’s take a step forward from that.”
The absentees against Rennes
Several players are not fit for the confrontation in Brittany, starting with the absence ofAugustine Boakye who recently felt muscle pain at the top of his quadriceps, the winger must wait for the test results to find out more. The defender Yvann Maçon is still bothered by his knee. The staff has not yet decided whether he will travel or not. Anthony Briançon et Thomas Monconduitinjured for a long time, are back in training “but it will take longer than expected” said this Thursday Olivier Dall’Oglio. The defender Mickael Nadé can run but without touching the ball and the New Zealander I’m Old is always accompanied by his crutches.
Stade Rennais – AS Saint-Étienne, a match to watch live on France Bleu Saint-Étienne Loire at 5 p.m. for the kick-off, from 4 p.m. for the pre-match.
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