The ASSE team addresses the recovery of the Ligue 2 with concerns about the fitness of several key players, which could impact the team’s composition during the trip to Laval. Summer preparation was mixed, with three losses out of five games, including Servette FC, Paris FC and Cagliari. Several players, however, took advantage of this period to accumulate playing time, and coach Eirik Horneland has to deal with absences and uncertainties, notably regarding Lucas Staasinn and Joshua Duffus. In addition, Zuriko Davitashvili suffered a physical setback, adding to the complexity of the situation and raising questions about the overall preparation of the team.

Despite these difficulties, some players are distinguished by their presence and performance during preparation. Florian Tardieu, Gautier Larsonneur, Maxime Bernauer, Irvin Cardona and Dennis Appiah seem to have the coach’s confidence for the coming season. Mahmoud Jaber, a new summer reinforcement, showed offensive potential but also revealed some defensive gaps. Ben Old, back after an injury, was one of the most decisive players, offering two goals in 240 minutes. Chico Lamba also benefited from Horneland’s confidence, being titularized several times and showing steady progress.

The ASSE may be forced to start the season with less than expected team composition, due to absences and uncertainties. Horneland will have to be creative and rely on the solutions already tested in friendly. The priority will be to recover as many living forces as possible before the trip to Laval. The current situation underscores the fragility of the workforce and the need for careful management of formal and internal tensions. The future of some players, such as Zuriko Davitashvili, remains uncertain, and the team will face a demanding schedule.