“I have the same opportunity in the first half and I took a little too long. There, I see that he is coming back, I make the hook and then it comes a little like that but I am happy to give victory”the Belgian told club media after scoring his second goal since his arrival at ASSE four months ago. His second in a row in Ligue 1.
An assist and a magnificent goal: Lucas Stassin delights with Saint-Etienne against Reims (VIDEO)
Except that this was accompanied by a much more accomplished performance than three weeks ago in Toulouse (2-1). In reality, the former Westerlo scorer took advantage of Ibrahim Sissoko’s suspension to secure a place in the eleven and especially the plans of new coach Eirik Horneland. “I have the ball a lot more in the 16 meters and a lot less in midfieldexplained Stassin in the mixed zone. I am a little freer, I think this is due to the fact that we go after the opponent higher, we recover balls much higher and that allows me to be more in front of the goal.
gullIn one week, we changed the way we played.
Arriving on December 20 to take over from Olivier Dall’Oglio, the Norwegian coach led Holy for the very first time this Saturday against Reims, Luka Elsner’s team. “In one week, we changed the way of playing a little, the way of pressingtestifies the Imp. It’s a little different. We saw that it worked against Reims, I hope that it continues afterwards. The coach was positive this week, you had to be positive. He speaks up in training and in the locker room. We know he is behind us. The players transcribe this energy, we feel it everywhere.”
Author of four assists in October and November, Lucas Stassin took time to free himself. But here he is visibly finally launched under the Green jersey. “My basic strength is being in the 16 meters, being there and helping the team. I had the chance to do it today, I hope I can continue to help the team like this for the next matches.”motivates the one who will challenge PSG next Sunday at the Parc des Princes.
Belgians abroad – Eirik Horneland new coach of Saint-Étienne and Lucas Stassin From non-catch to hero of the Diablotins, Lucas Stassin now dreams even higher: “I will try to be ready, in any case”
