Great prospects announced with Horneland!

Great prospects announced with Horneland!
Great prospects announced with Horneland!

Published on 12/23/2024 at 10:01 a.m.
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Ivan Gazidis, the new president of AS Saint-Étienne, recently gave an interview to beIN Sports to outline his plans for the club. His statements demonstrate a desire for profound change and a renewed commitment to redress the situation of the Greens, currently in difficulty.

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A change of coach necessary

Gazidis began by addressing the dismissal of Olivier Dall'Oglio, the former coach. According to him, this change, although “difficult for a club”was essential in the face of collective failure observed. He stressed that ASSE had to think about your responsibilities to his wonderful supporters andincrease your level of intensity and commitment for the second part of the season.

Eirik Horneland, a strategic choice

It is with this in mind that Gazidis decided to appoint Eirik Horneland, whom he considers to be “one of the most interesting coaches in European football”. The president sees in him the embodiment of Saint-Etienne valueswith its “rigorous work ethic” and his intensive approach of the game. Horneland advocates a style of play technical and committedbased on possession and pressure, allowingmake the most of individual qualities players.

An ambitious long-term vision

Beyond the short term, Gazidis seems to have long term goals with Horneland. He sees in himself the ideal coach to breathe a new dynamic and demanding working methods within the club. This appointment marks the start of a new cycle for ASSE, with the stated ambition of returning to the top and meeting the expectations of supporters.

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