By defeating the much too messy Strasbourg side (2-0), on Saturday, Saint-Étienne temporarily left the red zone and gave themselves some fresh air one week away from challenging OL for the return of a very expected.
Relief among the Greens. Beaten during the last two days by Lens (2-0) and Angers (4-2), Saint-Étienne this time reassured itself by overcoming Strasbourg (2-0) on Saturday for the 10th day of Ligue 1.
“We build up confidence”
A home victory against one of the teams in form at the start of the season which allows them to breathe easier and gain confidence as they approach the highly anticipated derby in Lyon next Sunday at Groupama Stadium. “It was the best way to approach the derby by winning here,” confirmed Olivier Dall’Oglio, who said he was “satisfied with the state of mind, the solidity of the block and the rage displayed for score both goals.
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“We needed points. We are building up confidence, we are going to rest then work well all week and behind it there will certainly be something good. This team needs to grow and mature. We need to I know we don't have it in football, especially coaches, but it's a reality. We can't arrive like that in Ligue 1, come from the four corners of the world and build a team like that. , supported Dall’Oglio.
With its third victory of the season, Saint-Étienne has temporarily moved up to 15th place by leaving the red zone, while its future opponent Lyon is in 6th place after its draw obtained in Lille (1-1) on Friday.
