Present at the Salon de l’Agriculture in Paris, Dominique Rocheteau, former emblematic striker of Saint-Étienne, delivered his verdict on the current season of the Greens. Nicknamed “the Green Angel”, he firmly believes in a rapid return of AS Saint-Étienne to Ligue 1. “They have to go up this year because it’s a club that has its place in Ligue 1. We see it in Ligue 2, they attract 35,000 spectators and fill the Cauldron”he said to RMC.
With ten days remaining, ASSE occupies second place in the standings, only two points behind leader Troyes. Rocheteau underlines the difficulty of the race uphill, facing strong competitors like Reims, but remains confident: “I think we’ll get there. » His optimism reflects the expectation and the pressure weighing on the Stéphanois for this final sprint.
The Cauldron, a major asset for the climb
The former international insists on the symbolic and sporting importance of a return to the first division. For him, the rise is not only an objective, but a necessity for a historic club which continues to attract 35,000 spectators to each match and makes the Chaudron, one of the most emblematic stadiums in French football, vibrate.
As Ligue 2 enters its decisive phase, each match becomes crucial. ASSE must maintain its performance and remain solid against its competitors to win the precious ticket to Ligue 1. The journey promises to be tight, particularly with the reception of Red Star on March 7.
