“” This derby is one of the biggest in Europe“.
Eirik Horneland did not go there by four paths when tackling the shock against the Lyon rival, scheduled this Sunday, at the end of the 30th day of Ligue 1 (kick -off at 8:45 pm).
“I know certain rivalries, especially in Norway, even if none is as important as it explained the Greens coach. This match generates enthusiasm, the expectation that must be managed with intelligence. We must not play this match in the heads all week, bring too much stress. Tomorrow, 7000 people will be at our session. It will give us strength and energy. We will need it! What supporters will show us tomorrow, will show us the passion with which we will have to play on Sunday. All that surrounds this derby is what makes all the beauty of our work and a club like AS Saint-Etienne. »»
A delicate season for the Greens.
The fact remains that Saint-Etienne will still show up with a diminished workforce. “Like Augustine Boakye, Benjamin Bouchouari will be absent for this derby. He has a problem on the back. Unfortunately, in the worst case, it could be forfeited until the end of this season. ”
Doubts in attack
And the infirmary could still fill up since some questions remain for major players, including the scorer Lucas Stassin. “” Currently, there are a few questions around Pierre Cornud, Lucas Stassin and Irvin Cardona who missed a session this week, but trained today. Yvann Mason is suspended. »»
Saint-Etienne should appear in 4-3-3 hoping to have its offensive triggers. Davitashvili will also hold his place in attack, while Larsonneur should have an important role to play in this derby.
The expected composition for Saint-Etienne : Larsonneur – Appiah, Bernauer, Nade, Petrot – Ekwah, Bouchouari, Moueffek – Cardona, Stassin, Davitashvili.
