Eirik Horneland will play big… After the defeat of AS Saint-Etienne on the Red Star pitch last weekend (2-1), the noose has tightened around the Scandinavian coach. It must be said that the latter sees the confidence of his locker room crumbling. These tactical choices were even questioned by certain executives, including Florian Tardieu, who made meaningful comments after the setback at Bauer.
“The teams are working on us. They have videos, etc. It is certain that on reversals, given what the coach asks, it can be our weakness. We saw it against Le Mans, the same today (last Saturday against Red Star, editor’s note). It makes us run. Afterwards, these are the instructions, so we listen to them… “, said the 33-year-old midfielder.
Attentive to the situation, Kilmer Sports Ventures, owner of the Saint-Etienne club, could end Eirik Horneland’s stay in Forez in the event of a negative result during the clash of the 14e day of Ligue 2, Saturday (8 p.m.), against the Trojan leader. And several names are mentioned to take over on the Greens’ sidelines.
Several names are circulating to replace Horneland
World Eleven has drawn up a list of coaches likely to succeed Horneland. A list in which Patrick Vieira appears in particular. Freshly ousted from Genoa, the 98 world champion is free and looking for a new challenge. It remains to be seen whether the position may interest the former coach of OGC Nice (2018-2020) and Strasbourg (2023-2024).
In addition to Patrick Vieira, the name of Will Still, also free after being fired by Southampton), is also mentioned. Just like that of Wilfried Nancy, coach of Columbus (MLS) or even that of Philippe Montanier, currently without a club. One thing is certain, Erik Hornelnd is under more pressure than ever.
