Florian Tardieu, an ASSE executive, has carefully analyzed his team’s victory against Troyes (1-0) in a friendly match. Despite the content still to be refined, the Stéphanois team gained confidence after this meeting, which represented a real Ligue 2 test. Tardieu points to the difficulty of the first half against a team of Troyes players, but highlights the ASSE’s ability to regain control of the game in the second period, imposing its rhythm and being more precise. This victory, even without brilliance, is seen as an important step towards maturity, especially in view of the championship.

The midfielder insists on the intense physical work done in recent days, explaining the heaviness of the team’s legs. He thus relativizes the sometimes hesitant performances of the ASSE in the first half, while stressing the importance of the clean sheet achieved in the face of a terrible Trojan attack. For Tardieu, avoiding the granting of goals is a priority after the defensive difficulties of the previous season, and this restored strength is a real reason for satisfaction.

Beyond the result, Tardieu highlights the ASSE’s desire to build a more stable defensive base for the upcoming season in Ligue 2. He acknowledged that there was still work to be done in terms of offensive creativity, but stressed that the rigor and the demands displayed by managers such as the tone of the team. This pragmatic approach, focused on victory even without a brilliant demonstration, is essential to succeed in a championship where each point counts.