The ASSE season was hard to start, with two consecutive championship defeats and a crushing defeat in the LFFP Cup against Nice. This situation is all the more frustrating because the club had invested in new recruits to launch a positive dynamic. The team now faces a shock expected against OL, a historically strong team in women’s football. Coach Sébastien Joseph insists on the importance of this derby, stressing the need for his players to restore a positive image at the beginning of the season and to offer a real fight to the Lyonnaises. Despite several known absences, the team will have to show cohesion and intensity to counter OL’s power.

In parallel, the attacker Lucas Staassin, despite the club’s relegation, continues to show performance in Ligue 2. His potential is recognized and he is considered a key player for the future of ASSE, with the ambition to compete in the 2026 World Cup. Its continued presence in the team is a testament to the club’s confidence in its reconstruction project. However, his talent could attract the attention of Ligue 1 clubs, which could lead to a movement during the next winter mercato. The club hopes it will stay to help revive the team.

Another major change occurred in the ASSE technical staff with the unexpected departure of David Tivey, the physical preparer. His passage, though short, is seen as a setback for the club that sought to professionalize its supervision. Tivey joined the Brøndby IF in Denmark, where he could draw on his experience at the highest level. The club quickly set up a replacement, Djo Petitjean, and management relies on its expertise to ensure continuity of work. This departure underlines the importance of stability in the staff for the success of a sports project.