The ASSE won its second prep game this Saturday, winning 1-0 against ESTAC in Geoffroy-Guichard, after having already beat Servette Geneve 3-1 the previous week. This victory reflects a good overall impression of the team, particularly on several tactical and physical levels. A few days away from a summer internship in Aix-les-Bains, ASSE faced ESTAC, a team that could fight for the climb in Ligue 2, thus confirming its ambition for the coming season. Several players have already demonstrated their form and contribution in these first two friendly games, thus preparing the ground for the next challenges.

Asse’s summer preparation is intensifying with an upcoming internship that will include two additional games. The first of these matches will take place against Servette Geneve, qualified for the Champions League foreplay, offering an opportunity to compete against a European level team. The second game, at the end of the internship, will oppose ASSE to Paris FC, an ambitious team. The arrival of Mahmoud Jaber, recruited in mid-June to replace Pierre Ekwah, is particularly encouraging. The former Maccabi Haifa player is well integrated into the Stéphanois collective, bringing balance and stability in the middle of the field, despite occasional mistakes.

Pre-season is also a time of opportunity for young players. Maedine Makhloufi, for example, takes advantage of departures and absences to save time in defense, supported by experienced players. Nadir El Jamal also had the opportunity to appear in the second period, bringing an interesting offensive dynamic. Ben Old and Florian Tardieu, in good physical form, played the entire game, demonstrating their determination to win after past injuries. Maxime Bernauer, after a muscle alert, reassured her health, confirming the importance of bench depth for the ASSE.