ASSE will enter the Coupe de France this Saturday on the lawn of Quetigny (R2). A trip to Burgundy should not be taken lightly for a team deprived of many executives.
Horneland will have to innovate to compose a competitive eleven.
ASSE: A busy infirmary… and some absentees
It’s a little puzzle that Eirik Horneland will have to solve. To face Quetignyresident of Regional 2the Saint-Etienne coach will have to do without many executive playersabsent due to injury or call-up for selection.
Several uncertainties surround the Saint-Etienne group. Maxime Bernauer (knee) remains unavailable, while Chico Bamba continues his rehabilitation after his operation. João Ferreira, forfeited against Troyes, could make his return. Duffus, performing well in recent weeks, is currently uncertain. Pierre Ekwah remains in the background and still does not wish to play again for ASSE.
The Greens without their internationals
Several players are in the selection: Stoiljkovic with the Serbian U19s, Jaber with Israel, Stassin with the Belgian Espoirs, Davitashvili with Georgia, Ben Old with New Zealand, Annan with Ghana (Japan then Korea), as well as Dodote, Gadegbeku and El Jamali with the young Blues. Finally, touched, Cardona should join Malta.
As for returns, Igor Miladinovic will be able to apply after serving his three match suspension. Lassana Traoré has returned to collective training, and Djylian N’Guessan, seen with the reserve this weekend, could make his first appearance with the professional group.
A very revised eleven to be expected
With so many absences, the Forézien staff should offer a chance to several players lacking playing time or from the training center.
Onze probable : Mauble – Mason, Nadé, Pedro, Appia, Tardie, Veteran, Miladinovic, Duffus, N’Dussan, Boakye
A new defensive line, a midfielder refocused on experience and a largely renewed attack. The opportunity for some to score points.
Quetigny – ASSE: a trap to avoid
The match will be played at DFCO stadium in Dijonneutral ground which could galvanize the locals. ASSE will have to show seriousness to avoid another disillusionment like that experienced in Rodez in the Cup two seasons ago.
Between obligation of result, imposed turnover, and collective fragility, Horneland knows it: this meeting is the perfect opportunity to relaunch a dynamic, give playing time, but above all not to fall by the wayside.
Source: ASSE, National selections
