ASSE finds itself in a difficult situation in Ligue 1 this season. She also has a significant number of suspension matches. With 13 suspension matches in total, the Greens are well placed among the most sanctioned clubs in the championship, finding themselves at the same level as OGC Nice and behind Montpellier HSC, which holds an impressive total of 22 matches.
The attack on Sissoko, a disproportionate sanction which biases
A major factor explains this situation: the suspension of striker Ibrahim Sissoko, who was sentenced to five firm matches after his exclusion in the Coupe de France against Olympique de Marseille. This sanction is the heaviest of the season in Ligue 1 McDonald's and has considerably inflated ASSE's total. Sissoko's performances in attack are undeniably valuable for the team, and his suspension has undoubtedly harmed the momentum of the Stéphanois, currently in the fight for maintenance.
Many yellow cards for ASSE
The Greens, with 38 yellow cards to their credit, share fourth position in the ranking of the most warned clubs of the season. This number of warnings is comparable to that of Stade de Reims, another club which has also seen its share of disciplinary sanctions. The accumulation of yellows shows a sometimes clumsy aggressiveness, which did not help the team.
Behind Sissoko, several other ASSE players received disciplinary sanctions, thus contributing to the establishment of a weakened group. Expulsions and cumulative warnings not only disrupt tactical plans, but have also affected group dynamics due to the repeated absence of certain elements.
-More possession, fewer balls
In stark contrast, clubs like PSG and OL are among those who have received the fewest sanctions this season, with only 3 match suspensions for PSG and 5 for OL. These clubs have shown stricter discipline, an essential factor in competitions as intense as Ligue 1. With a change of coach, it will be particularly interesting to observe the evolution of the number of warnings collected by the Greens. If ASSE should have more possession of the ball, they also rely on intense pressing which can lead to sanctions.
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