The AS Saint-Étienne faced the Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace (RCSA) for a match for the 31st day of Ligue 1. Coach Eirik Horneland’s men were defeated in Alsace on the score of 3 goals at 1. Here are the notes given to the players and coach of ASSE by the editorial staff of Peuple-Vert.fr after this match.
Gautier Larsonneur is not directly at fault on the goals conceded and has even made several decisive interventions to keep ASSE in the game. Its performance is correct without being sparkling.
Leo Pétrot suffered on his left side, speeded up by his vis-à-vis. In difficulty in organizing the marking with Tardieu, he often seemed lost in front of the flying wings of the CBCN. As soon as the pace accelerates, his lack of mobility becomes glaring.
Mickaël Nadé mislaunched his game by being ahead of Emegha on the opening of the score. Often ill-placed and unable to stabilize the defence, he did not repeat the solid performance he had seen against Lyon the previous week.
Maxime Bernauer has often found himself sleek in the face of Strasbourg activity. The lack of communication in the central axis left too much freedom for the opposing attackers, especially on the second goal. He seemed to be over his side.
Denis Appiah suffered the whole game, unable to contain his direct opponent. Too often overburdened and little offensive input, he seemed to slide on the lawn several times. His insufficient performance could reopen the door to Yvann Mason.
Pierre Ekwah tried to push the tempo but lacked defensive impact in the face of Strasbourg pressure. It’s too bad he didn’t see him trying more strikes from afar.
Florian Tardieu tried to organize the game by his intelligence of passing, but he suffered physically in the face of faster and more explosive Strasbourgers. Precious by reading the game, but limited when the rhythm accelerates.
Lucas Stassin didn’t have a straight chance to get under the tooth. Well contained by the Strasbourg defensive axis, he tried to play in pivot but his lack of speed prevented him from weighing. Too bad: he was well placed on Cardona’s first missed opportunity.
Zuriko Davitashvili was the most dangerous offensive player. Percussioning and inspired, he constantly led