The Greens have plunged again. After their overwhelming victory over Pau last Tuesday (6-0), Erik Horneland’s men fell on the Red Star pitch on Saturday (2-1). Increasingly contested, particularly within his locker room, the Norwegian coach knows that he will not have the right to make mistakes on Saturday, in Troyes, for the clash of the 14e
day of Ligue 2.
A match for which Erik Horneland could do without his star striker, Lucas Stassin, at kick-off. In a delicate period and replacing Stéphanois in the last two matches, the 20-year-old Red Devil has not found the net for six matches.
“This slump could cost him his place in the starting lineup”advance it People-Green. If Lucas Stassin were not to be lined up on the Estac pitch, Joshua Duffus could once again take advantage. It must be said that the ex-Brighton striker scored points against Pau, with a double and an assist.
Stassin, departure in sight this winter?
Staying willy-nilly in Forez this summer, he who would have liked his management to let him go to Paris FC, Lucas Stassin had nevertheless started the season well. The former Anderlecht player has compiled 3 goals and 4 assists in 12 appearances since the start of the 2025-2026 financial year.
According to the latest rumors about the Belgian striker, the latter would still be determined to leave Saint-Etienne this winter. Eager to show himself to Belgium coach, Rudi Garcia, with a view to competing in the 2026 World Cup, Stassin would like to return to the highest level. And that’s good, the PFC would still be interested. It now remains to be seen whether the Saint-Etienne decision-makers will let him pack his bags this time.
