To say that this is an important match in the race to maintain is an understatement. This Sunday, ASSE (16th) hosts Nantes (15th) at 3 p.m. The 2 teams have the same number of points before this 18e day, which marks the start of the return matches.
In the first leg, the Stéphanois had sought a miraculous draw, 2 all, after being down 2/0. This is the only time the Greens have not returned empty-handed from a trip. This time, it’s at home and it’s the opportunity to confirm the hopes glimpsed against Reims (3/1 success), but also in Paris (2/1 loss).
As against the Champenois, we will have to deal with the absence of the kops. And the usual salvo of wounded, “we have doubts about Augustine Boakye, who has a problem with a muscle and alternates group entries and exits for his first L1 season, as well as for Anthony Briançon concerning the weekend’s meeting. Aïmen Moueffek is out“, specified coach Eirik Horneland, during the traditional press briefing before the match.
Dylan Batubinsika, for his part, warns: “we have to expect a big battle, if we think that it will be easier than against Paris, we are wrong. They too will want to beat us. But we are at home and we have to take points“.
-Saint-Etienne / Nantes is Sunday, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be followed live on Activ from 2:45 p.m.
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