ASSE’s results in 2025 are mixed. 2026 will force Horneland to test new things. Starting with the repositioning of Ben Old, now used in defense. This does not prevent the New Zealander from remaining very close to his teammates in attack.
We know: Lucas Stassin dreams of playing the 2026 World Cup with the Red Devils. Problem: Rudi Garcia has still not offered the Belgian striker a chance to prove his value in the selection. A situation which could push Stassin to leave ASSE during the winter transfer window.
Should Lucas Stassin leave ASSE to play in the 2026 World Cup?
Unfortunately, the Saint-Etienne club does not need to sell. An element which limits the chances of seeing the No. 9 of ASSE compete in the 2026 World Cup. For his part, Ben Old dreams of facing his club partner.
Asked by In Green And Against Allthe Kiwi recalled that New Zealand and Belgium had fallen into the same group G. “Lucas Stassin wrote to me right after the draw. He better be part of this team in June! It would be great to play against each other” Ben Old said.
It remains to be seen whether in June 2026, Lucas Stassin will still be an ASSE player. Because at this rate, Belgium will compete in the World Cup without the Saint-Etienne nugget. To the great regret of Ben Old, who will be able to mark the history of his country.
Old: “Stassin better be part of this team in June!” #ASSE https://t.co/7SQP21lgeV
— Envertetcontretous (@Site_Evect) December 15, 2025
As a Saint-Etienne supporter, I have not lost hope of seeing the Greens return to the top. In the meantime, I’m relying on other historic French football clubs to take my trouble patiently, and thus admire clubs like RC Lens.
