The AS Saint-Étienne is in a difficult situation, with only five remaining meetings to secure its retention in Ligue 1. The recent match against Brest, resulting in a 3-3 parity score, illustrates the fragility of the team and the difficulty in securing crucial points. Although the intensity of the game was palpable, the lack of consistency and inability to take advantage highlighted the major challenges the team faces in this crucial phase of the season. Patrick Guillou’s analysis for Le Progrès underscores the need for a tactical reassessment and a consolidation of the players’ state of mind.

Despite a sometimes promising offensive game, characterized by the achievements of Lucas Stassin and a double of Irvin Cardona, the ASSE never led to the score during the match. This lack of control over the course of the game, combined with a notoriously permeable defence, raises questions about the team’s ability to escape this precarious situation. The lack of effective “link players” and the difficulty of initiating a direct recovery highlight the structural weaknesses that hinder the team’s progress. However, hope lies in the determination of the players and the ability of coach Eirik Horneland to orchestrate a reversal of the situation.

At five days of the end, AS Saint-Étienne took 17th place, at three points from the first barrage operator, and his future in Ligue 1 remained uncertain. Although the coach, despite some lack of popular recognition, strives to write a happy outcome at this challenging season, defence remains a major weakness. The need for a significant and immediate improvement is imperative if the team wishes to avoid relegation and preserve its status in League 1.