He arrived in relative anonymity, at the heart of a turbulent period for this historic place in French football. Eirik Horneland took command of theAS Saint-Etiennea few days after Olivier Dall’Oglio’s thanks. If Laurent Huard will be on the bench against OM on Sunday, the Norwegian technician will begin his mission in 2025.
“I will try to bring passion and intensity to this fantastic club, launched the new coach of the Greens. There is a very strong supporter base. I use that term a lot, it’s that strong base that can literally put gas into the team’s engine. I am very proud to be able to join this team and of the project that we will be able to implement.
An attractive style of play for the Greens
While his lack of knowledge of Ligue 1 could be pointed out, Horneland defends himself. “It’s a very competitive Championship. We are here to do our part. Above all, it is about establishing a collective style, by developing belief and confidence in the locker room, before capitalizing on the energy found in the stadium with the supporters. We will work on the short term but above all on the long term. »
The Norwegian affirms it; he wants to establish an attractive style of play.
“Above all, we have to be disciplined and work hard. But what is important is our style, the organization we are going to put in place and our ability to perform defensively. We want to be a proactive team, which goes on the offensive very quickly while remaining focused on defense. I think we can achieve this thanks to the support of the fans. Firstly, we will look at the players individually, the aim being to get the best out of each of them. Next, you will need to put the diagrams in place. For me it’s important to have an attacking style of play, that’s what the fans expect. » The tone is set.
