It’s a series of extremes for AS Saint-Etienne. After losing on the ground of the red lantern, Bastia (2-0), the Greens must relaunch against the leader, Troyes, during the shock at the top of the 32nd day of Ligue 2. The priority, for the Foréziens, is not to rehash this rout on Corsican soil.
“We turn the page after Bastia, it’s behind us, confirmed Philippe Montanier at a press conference. There’s not much to remember, only negative things. The players themselves said they had not been up to their level. What should we do now? Prepare to play the best team in L2! »
Led by the championship’s top scorer, Tawfik Bentayeb (17 goals), Estac looks great. And ASSE is preparing to face a very big piece. “I really like this Troyes team, confides Montanier. We must congratulate StĂ©phane Dumont for the work he has done since his arrival. There is a real collective and individualities. They are good everywhere and have been first since almost the start of the season, which shows their leadership in the championship. We are going to face a top opponent who will come with the intention of having a great match and will play his game. We are not going to count on the weaknesses of the opponent. »
ASSE-Troyes is (almost) Ligue 1
Philippe Montanier even spoke of a Ligue 1 level team when talking about Troyes. And with the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium absolutely packed, there will clearly be an elite flavor for this clash at the top of Ligue 2 between the leader and his runner-up before this day. The winner will take an important step towards the climb, but you will have to keep a cool head.
“There is such enthusiasm around this match that we wanted to concentrate as much as possible on the athlete, explains the Saint-Etienne coach. We will have to be ready from all points of view: physical, technical, tactical and put in all the ingredients to win. »
