This is one of the information distilled by Laurent Batlles this Saturday, 48 hours before the match against Pau FC (7th day of Ligue 2): Étienne Green will start in the goals of AS Saint-Étienne. Again available following his two-game suspension (expulsion against Le Havre), the 22-year-old goalkeeper takes over from rookie Matthieu Dreyer, holder at Valenciennes and against Bastia.
“The goalkeeper position is special, with a hierarchy that has already been established and Matthieu knew itASSE coach Laurent Batlles explained at a press conference this afternoon. I’m going back with Etienne. This one saw Matthieu’s performances and there will be competition, I’m very happy about that. This will show Etienne that, behind, we also have an efficient goalkeeper. Now it’s up to him to perform. If he performs, he will play. Otherwise, Matthieu can take his place or maybe even one day Noah (Raveyre)“.
The last three recruits present, Sow in reserve
For the trip to Pau, the last three recruits from ASSE will, except surprise, be present in the group: defender Léo Pétrot, midfielder Thomas Monconduit and striker Ibrahima Wadji.
Potentially leaving in the last hours of the transfer window, Saïdou Sow will not be on the trip to Béarn. The defender is made available to the reserves, as is midfielder Antoine Gauthier. Victor Lobry remains unavailable. The former Palois is recovering from his ankle injury contracted in Valenciennes. He should resume collective training next week.