AS Saint-Étienne is going through a particularly delicate period which highlights the persistent difficulties of the team under the direction ofEirik Horneland. The defeat conceded on Saturday evening in Dunkirk constitutes the fifth defeat of the season for the Greens, an assessment which seriously questions the Norwegian technician’s ability to redress the situation. This new poor performance, marked by a goal ofEnzo Bardeli enough for the USLD to win, is accompanied by additional bad news with the injury of Ebenezer Annan. The Saint-Etienne coach did not hide his disappointment at the end of the meeting, openly recognizing that “We are not at all where I hoped to be and where we should be in terms of performance”. This declaration testifies to an admission of failure which could weigh heavily in the evaluation of its work by its leaders.
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Eirik Horneland’s situation is becoming more and more precarious within the Saint-Etienne institution, particularly with the approach of the crucial match against Bastia. The Norwegian technician himself recognized the capital importance of this meeting by declaring that“It will absolutely take three points to stay in contact”. This obligation of result takes on a particular dimension when we know that the patience of Kilmer Sports regarding it seems to have its limits. The considerable investment of 23 million euros achieved this summer in the transfer window by KSV contrasts sharply with the results obtained on the ground. Despite the biggest budget in the Ligue 2 championshipASSE is struggling to establish itself permanently on the roof of the division. The victory obtained in Troyes (3-2) had temporarily allowed the Greens coach to save his place, but this new defeat in Dunkirk considerably weakens his position. A poor performance against Bastia, currently red lantern of the championshipcould definitively compromise his future on the Saint-Etienne bench.
Ebenezer Annan unavailable until 2025
The wound ofExecureer Having constitutes an additional blow for Eirik Horneland, who already has to deal with a squad in difficulty. THE Ghanaian left sidereleased at the end of the first half during the match at Dunkirk, suffers from a major sprain which completely compromises the end of his 2025 year. Currently forced to travel with a big splintthe defender will not be able to provide support to a team that greatly needs it. This prolonged absence poses a real tactical headache for the Norwegian coach, especially as the alternatives to the position do not seem fully satisfactory. I’m Oldwho came on to replace Annan at Dunkirk, did not really convince since the New Zealand winger was overwhelmed on Enzo Bardeli’s decisive goal. This disappointing performance highlights ASSE’s difficulties in finding reliable solutions in its left defensive sector.
Limited options to compensate for the absence
The unavailability of Ebenezer Annan forces Eirik Horneland to explore different avenues to rebuild his left flank. Among the specialists of the position, Lassana Traore is also on the flank, whileYvann Maçon is going through a difficult period and is seriously lacking in form. Maedine Makhloufi also did not provide guarantees during his only appearance in the Coupe de France in Quetigny, leaving doubts about his ability to assume this role. The most likely option for the Norwegian technician would be to shift Maxime Bernauer on the side, a solution that the former Parisian has already experimented with with some success at the start of the season. In this configuration, the young Kevin Pedrowho showed himself to his advantage during the success at Troyes, could come to support Mickaël Nadé in the axis of central defense.
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