The ASSE suffered a 3-0 loss to the Paris FC in its fourth game of preparation, a meeting that left a deep sense of concern for coach Eirik Horneland. This defeat, which is part of a series of disappointing performances after an encouraging victory against Troyes, highlighted structural and mental weaknesses within the team. Horneland expressed frustration at the lack of intensity, defensive febrileness and collective unpreparation, highlighting an unacceptable lack of concentration and involvement on the part of his players. Despite some positive flashes, especially in the high pressing and the preservation of the balloon, these moments of brightness remained sporadic and without real continuity.
However, this meeting was not without hope, with the demonstration of the potential of two young players. Joshua Duffus, after entering the second period, brought a breath of oxygen to the Stรฉphanois attack thanks to his vivacity and his willingness to move forward. Nadir El Jamali confirmed his progress, showing above-average technical accuracy and ability to create offsets on the right wing. These performances offer a promising overview of the future and could open doors for their integration into the first team.
Despite these few positive points, the defeat against the Paris FC highlighted major concerns about the depth of the workforce in some key positions, such as the left side and the leading striker. Lassana Traorรฉ suffered on her corridor, lacking defensive cues, while Augustine Boakye had a hard time establishing himself as a fake number 9. Irvin Cardona delivered a discreet performance, lacking sharpness and creativity in the last thirty meters. Horneland insists on the need to find quick solutions to fill these gaps and best prepare for the recovery of the championship in Laval, while strengthening the team’s mentality and discipline.