5 days after a great win against Troyes, ASSE must confirm this success to potentially secure 5th place in the rankings against an opponent undefeated at home since the start of the season.
Raymond Copa Stadium
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Saturday February 17, 2024–15:00
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Seized against Troyes, Ibrahima Wadji returned to mass training this week, unfortunately the Senegalese striker suffered another concussion this Friday and will miss the trip to Anjou. Mathis Amogu has injured his back and will miss out. Stephane Diarra is out for the rest of the season with a torn cruciate ligament. Olivier Dell’Oglio had to make a selection and decided to drop Maxence Rivera and Mahmoud Bentegue from the 18 players present in the group. The former Montpellier coach will be able to count on the return of Florian Tardieu and Dylan Batubincica in his group.
Confident defense
A little worried against Troyes, Gautier Larsneur will be in the ASSE goal. The Breton goalkeeper seems to have made himself heard following his “rant” 2 weeks ago. Although the performances of his teammates are yet to be confirmed, the goalkeeper was able to see the better in his partners’ attitudes. Their coach, Olivier Dell’Oglio, will continue with the same defense as against ESTAC.
Anthony Brynon, author of the 5th Stephanois goal on Monday evening, will line up at Stephanois’ centre, alongside the captain Mikel Nade, who has regained playing time since ODO’s arrival. The central defender was also involved in one of the 5 goals against Troyes as he created a superb opener for Ibrahim Sissoko for the Greens’ second goal. On the full-back side, Denis Appiah will occupy the right lane, while Yvann Maçon will occupy the left flank. This Monday evening, the defender scored a superb goal with a long shot, his first since returning to Forez.
An environment that does not move!
Olivier Dell’Oglio should also renew the same midfielder against Troyes. Back in the group, Florian Tardieu should play his first Championship match as a substitute in green colours. Thomas Monconduit will make his second consecutive start this Monday evening after an impressive display. The former Amiens player will miss next Saturday’s match against Annecy due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Aïmen Moueffek will make another start this Saturday. The ASSE-trained player earned a starting spot this Monday and will need to continue to hold his own in the middle. In number 10, Dylan Chambost will have the mission to play this key role in Saint-Etienne’s offensive animation. The Annecy native did well with 2 assists 5 days ago and proved that the arrival of Olivier Dell’Oglio has changed his position.
An attack that regains confidence
With 5 goals on Monday evening, the ASSE attack managed to break free after 2 matches without scoring. The return of Ibrahim Sissoko, the Greens’ top scorer, did well against Troyes; The former Niort player also found the net again, having not scored since the reception at Angers in late October. The Malian regained his starting XI after returning from CAN, leaving winter recruit Irwin Cardona on the bench.
On the wings, Nathanael Mbuku will be lined up on the right, with the Reims-trained winger scoring his first goal in green colors this Monday and doing well against his training club rivals. On the other hand, we’ll be looking for Matthew Caffero to liven up the left corridor. The former Toulouse player also had a good match against ESTAC and will have to confirm this performance in Main-et-Loire.
Possible structure
On the bench: Green – Petrot – Batubincica – Bouchouri – Tardieu – Cardona – Fomba
