After getting off to a great start to the season, ASSE is going through a more delicate period. In their last five matches, the Greens have lost three times, as was the case last weekend in Troyes (3-2).
Despite everything, Erik Horneland’s men still remain in the running for the climb, currently numbering 3e of Ligue 2, two lengths behind the leader. But to validate their return to the elite next season, the Stéphanois will have to strengthen themselves this winter, estimates Lubomir Moravcik, who spent time at Forez between 1990 and 1996.
“ There were good results at the beginning. The team had taken the lead. But the two home defeats against Guingamp and Le Mans broke this momentum and there was a big defeat in Annecy. When you have the ambition to return to Ligue 1, it’s impossible to concede so many goals. You have to be more solid behind, that’s the basis », first analyzed the one who wore the ASSE tunic 212 times with Green Tribune.
“If it is necessary to recruit, he will recruit”
Before talking about the next transfer window: “We need more security, better balance. We’ll see how the team reacts and if it finishes the year well. I’m not too worried. There is another transfer window in January and the shareholder will correct the situation. If it is necessary to recruit, he will recruit. I am sure that ASSE will rise again. I hope so with all my heart. This club has nothing to do in Ligue 2, it deserves much better. »
Owner of AS Saint-Etienne, Kilmer Sports Ventures actually has the means to inject new blood during the winter transfer window. This summer, the club has already spent more than 25 million euros to strengthen itself.
