After three defeats in his first three outings in Ligue 1, theAS Saint-Etienne hopes to unlock its points counter this Friday, against Lille, in the opening of the 4th day of Ligue 1 (8:45 p.m.). A huge challenge for the promoted team, which is measuring itself against one of the best teams in the elite.
More than the opponent, the Greens will also have to deal with multiple absences, as Olivier Dall’Oglio indicated. Yvann (Maçon) will have to have an operation. We should be able to get him back in a month and a half to two months. Thomas Monconduit will also have an operation today. It might take a little longer for him. It’s at the top of the thigh, at the level of a tendon, that needs to be glued back together. Ibrahima Wadji felt muscle pain. We took stock with the doctor and we preferred to stop him. We don’t have a date for now. ” Absences to which are added the withdrawals of Augustine Boakye, Anthony Briançon and Benjamin Bouchouari.
An experimental eleven for the Greens, debut expected for Stassin
So what starting eleven will the Greens present themselves with to challenge LOSC? Lucas Stassin, a star recruit at the end of the transfer window, could make his big debut at the forefront of the attack. The young Belgian striker would be supported in the animation by Cafaro, Davitashvili and Miladinovic.
Dall’Oglio should also tinker with his defensive sector in the absence of his frame Briançon. Saint-Etienne will however be able to count on another strong man in the person of his goalkeeper Larsonneur, who should be called upon this Friday evening.
The expected line-up for Saint-Etienne : Larsonneur – Appiah, Batubinsika, Abdelhamid (c), Cornud – Moueffek, Ekwah, Amougou – Davitashvili, Stassin, Cafaro.
