What could be better than such a poster to approach the home stretch of a championship where everything can still change for AS Saint-Étienne? 18th and play-offs, the Greens receive Olympique de Marseille second in the standings this Saturday. In a sold-out stadium and in weather worthy of a Finnish April, ASSE can wrap up its end of the season.
The statement: “The only extension that interests me is that of the Greens in Ligue 1”
It was not just about the match against OM this Friday at the press conference. Pascal Dupraz came back (without being asked the question) on an article from the newspaper l’Équipe in which it is explained that he would annoy some people at the club by dint of repeating that he is out of contract at the end of the season and of a desire to be offered an extension. “When I say I’m out of contract that’s only the truth replied the technician from Saint-Etienne. I’m not pushing anyone to extend me. My deal suits me very well. It’s great, as young people say, to know that I’m in for a challenge. The only contract extension that matters to me is that of AS Saint Etienne in Ligue 1. They are the ones for whom I was chosen“.
Player to watch: Arnaud Nordin
Facing OM, the Greens’ attack will be without its captain and top scorer Wahbi Khazri. Romain Hamouma, operated on the hand is still not available and Enzo Crivelli, for the first in the group should not start. In these conditions Arnaud Nordin will be responsible for wreaking havoc in the Marseille defense. At the end of his contract in June, he has a great opportunity this Saturday evening to show the extent of his abilities. he who has only scored two goals this season despite a lot of playing time.
The stat: 30 points for OM on the trip
Olympique de Marseille likes to travel this season. Jorge Sampaoli’s players collected 30 points in 14 away games in Ligue 1 this season. It’s more than any other team and the best total in its history after 14 trips since setting up the three-point victory. The Greens have been warned.
The composition France Bleu: Boudebouz in false nine
Bernardoni – Thioub, Moukoudi, Mangala, Nadé, Kolodziejczak – Camara, Gourna – Nordin, Boudebouz, Bouanga