AS Saint-Étienne is in the middle of an overhaul after thanking Olivier Dall'Oglio, who failed to turn around a team in great difficulty. With 10 defeats in 15 days of Ligue 1, the Forez club is dangerously flirting with relegation. To restart the machine, the leaders are looking at several profiles, including that of Eirik Horneland, an experienced Norwegian coach.
A strategic shift for the Greens
Eirik Horneland, 49, has been free since leaving Brann in Norway. With this club, he demonstrated the ability to achieve solid results, notably leading his team to the championship podium twice. His experience is not limited to the domestic level: he also managed the Norwegian U18 and U19 teams, strengthening his reputation in the training of young talents, an area which could interest the Stéphanois.
An attractive profile for ASSE
Used to maximizing the performances of teams with limited potential, Horneland could be the man for the job to revive Saint-Étienne. With an average of 1.83 points per game at Brann and convincing campaigns in the Conference League, his rigorous style of play and his ability to establish a positive dynamic are arguments in his favor.
If his experience outside of Norway remains limited, this could also be an advantage, offering Saint-Étienne a new and less conventional vision. The next few weeks will be decisive in knowing whether this Nordic bet will become a reality.
Supporter of En Avant de Guingamp, the best of the Breton clubs, I prefer to meet Yannis Salibur, Cristophe Kerbrat or Jeremy Sorbon rather than Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Sergio Ramos.
