Olivier Dell’Oglio returns to the competition this Tuesday. Ten days after a disappointing performance (vs. Laval), the Greens will have to do better to hope to take a point back from Pau.
Nauste Camp Stadium
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Tuesday January 23, 2024–20:45
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A strong challenger in the rankings
ASSE is currently eleventh in League 2 which is more consistent than ever. Olivier Dell’Oglio’s Stephanois remains two short lengths behind his evening rival. In the event of victory, the Greens could overtake Pau, who are fifth in the standings as we write these lines.
8 absences for Olivier Dell’Oglio!
Several players are missing this evening. This is the case of African internationals: Batubinsika (Congo), Ibrahim Sissoko (Mali) and Karim Cisse (Guinea).
Mahmoud Bentaygh (recovery) and Stephane Diarra (cruciate ligament) are also unavailable.
According to the club’s latest communication, Etienne Green and Maxence Rivera are equally affected by physical problems which would explain their absence. Matthew Caffero is ill.
Reinforcements
In terms of good news, Anthony Brynon is back after serving his suspension against Laval. Ibrahima Wadji is also returning to the group. For the first time since October 23.
Winter tides will also be present. Irvin Cardona, Yvann Maçon and the latest arrival, Nathanaël Mbuku are available for Olivier Dall’Oglio this Tuesday. Options that will not be too many for the Saint-Etienne coach who must deal with a group that once again largely perished.
Olivier Dell’Oglio at a press conference yesterday: “She didn’t bother me this long week. We work, we need time, it allows us to set up, do internal protests, try things that we wouldn’t be able to try if we had an official match.
There’s just time management that we need to focus on, the players also need to clear their heads a bit at times, that’s why we cut Thursday. We tried to develop our playing principles, we have to build relationships, work on automaticity and different game times.“
Coach’s Choices
