ASSE began its physical preparation with three friendly games, revealing coach Eirik Horneland’s intentions to build a team based on a core of experienced players. Players such as Bernauer, Tardieu and Cardona are regularly titularized, supported by key players such as Old, Jaber and Apiah. The game time management seems to aim at a gradual rise of the incumbents, while offering opportunities to young talent such as Fomba and Boakye, who are distinguished by their offensive involvement. The goaltender’s management is also prudent, with a rotation between Larsonneur and Brice Maubleu.

ASSE Week focused on an internship in Aix-les-Bains, including two friendly games. The first, against the Servette Geneva, saw the team take the lead thanks to Cardona, but the Servette managed to reverse the situation in the second period, despite a Boakye goal. This preparation comes as ASSE prepares to face AC Ajaccio in Ligue 2. The club also announced the arrival of Joshua Duffus, a young English attacker, to strengthen his offensive sector, offsetting the departures of Ibrahima Waadji and Ibrahim Sissoko.

In addition to physical preparation and player arrivals, ASSE also managed departures and administrative decisions. Darling Blaadi joined the Betis Sevilla reserve, and Lamine N AC Ajaccio, downgraded to National, has seen its demotion confirmed by the DNCG, suggesting the possibility that the US Boulogne-sur-Mer will be recovered in Ligue 2. Finally, the club unveiled its outdoor jersey, designed by a local designer, and organized an event for its presentation. The next few weeks will be crucial to confirm the coach’s choices and face the start of the season in Ligue 2.