Zuriko Davitashvili, wingman of ASSE, is determined to participate in the 2026 World Cup after choosing to stay in the club. He recently participated in Georgia’s first qualifying game against Turkey, a crucial game for his personal ambitions and for the national team. Davitashvili has already stood out this season with ASSE, notably by setting the goal of the victory against Bologna-sur-Mer, thus contributing to the conservation of Ligue 1 by the club. Despite several transfer offers, the Georgian player chose to stay at ASSE, a choice welcomed by the club that managed to retain its best elements from the previous season.

Georgia’s 2026 World Cup qualification is a major goal, supported by a talented offensive staff. The team will face Spain, Bulgaria and Turkey in qualifying, and their first match against Turkey resulted in a 2-3 defeat. Davitashvili narrowed the gap by scoring, but this was not enough to reverse the course of the game. Despite a numerical superiority in the last few minutes and a goal by Kvicha Kvarts This game represents a break for Davitashvili and his team, and the next match against Bulgaria will be decisive.

In parallel, the ASSE records the gradual return of two key players in preparation. Dennis Appiah, an experienced and versatile defender, has resumed an individualised preparation and could soon join the collective. Its return would be valuable to strengthen the depth of the defensive sector, especially in the absence of Annan. Djylián N Its gradual return is encouraged for the future of the Stéphanois attack, and its full return is expected in the medium term. These returns in preparation are a source of satisfaction for the ASSE coach, who sees the depth of the bench strengthen for the coming season.