In search of a first success to launch its year 2025, theAJ Auxerre plays big against AS Saint-Etienne this Friday evening, opening the 19th day of Ligue 1 (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.). If the Burgundians do not show the same face at Abbé-Deschamps as outside, where their swings in concentration are often crippling, Christophe Pélissier could make strong choices after a setback in Angers which he described as ” scuttling » (10-2).
The good news concerns two defensive returns for AJA: captain Jubal and right back Paul Joly, back from suspension. On the other hand, Gabriel Osho, excluded at Angers, will have to serve an automatic suspension match and will therefore be absent. The talented Kevin Danois is also on the flank.
The AJA again remodeled against the Greens
Christphe Pélissier must therefore rework his defense and his midfield for the reception of the Greens. In front of Donovan Léon, AJA could rely on a three-way defense around Diomandé, Jubal and Akpa. If Joly represents an option as a right piston, Hoever stays one step ahead, while Mensah will be aligned as a left piston.
The Owusu-Massengo tandem could continue in midfield. Finally, in attack, will the Perrin-Traoré-Sinayoko trio be renewed? Consideration is underway in this sector as well, where Ayé, Bair and Onaiwu can be a leading alternative.
The expected line-up for the AJA : Léon – Hoever, Diomandé, Jubal, Akpa, Mensah – Perrin, Owusu, Massengo, Traoré – Sinayoko.