The ASSE faced a challenge of “five finals”: the derby’s urgency against Olympique Lyonnais
L’Olympique de Saint-Étienne (ASSE) is preparing to face a major challenge this Sunday: the derby against Olympique Lyonnais. The situation is critical, with a three-point delay and an unfavorable goal of -6 compared to Le Havre, pushing the Greens to victory. The remaining five matches – Lyon, Strasbourg, Monaco, Reims and Toulouse – now represent a series of “five finals” for the future of Stéphanois.
The emergency is palpable. If the most optimistic talk about “five finals”, the reality is that ASSE has too often tarried this season. It is now crucial to act on Day 30 of Ligue 1. The goal is clear: to get points against OL, an urgent result that should encourage players to surpass themselves.
The Stéphanois attacker expressed his commitment and determination, stressing the importance of support from supporters, especially at crucial times. “We know that the supporters are here for us and that they will always be. It’s positive when you play here, they grow. Just see the end of the game, they were there to help us. I hope we can give them what they’re waiting for. You still have to believe it, there are five games left, at the same time it’s fast but it’s also a long time.”
On the side of supporters, especially the North Kop, the call to action is clear and precise: “What we expect from our team are players who wet the jersey. Players who are not afraid to take a second goal when they lose 1-0.” The atmosphere is resolutely oriented towards maximum effort.
In the face of a Lyon Olympicman in full shape, the ASSE, far from being a favourite, must transcend. The chances of survival are considered weak, but an unexpected victory in the derby could revive hope and allow the “Green People” to play his role as 12th man, mobilized as never before. The future of ASSE is based on this union, this collective energy, a true engine of hope for an entire people. The answer expected Saturday night will be crucial, and looks like the most important derby of the century.