The AS Saint-Étienne presents itself this Sunday against Stade Brestois in a meeting that might well determine its future in Ligue 1. The club, faced with a period of profound changes, including changes in coaches and a new owner, is undergoing a delicate transition from a recent past to a future it hopes to build. Eirik Horneland, the current coach, highlighted the complexity of this phase, recognizing the challenges inherent in implementing an ambitious project and the need to overcome a particularly challenging period.

Eirik Horneland’s observation is unequivocal: the team is currently affected by a lack of confidence, exacerbated by a record of 17 losses in 28 matches. This situation weighs heavily on the minds of players and staff, requiring a constant repetition of positive messages and a fierce fight against discouragement. The coach stressed the importance of maintaining an unshakable mental strength until the end of the season and urged a renewed fighting and self-confidence.

Despite the current difficulties, Eirik Horneland expressed cautious optimism about the future of AS Saint-Étienne, highlighting the alignment between the owner, management and staff of the club in the desire to build a brighter future. He encouraged the team to fight decisively to preserve its status in League 1, refusing to sink into despair and focusing on as much effort as possible.