ASSE prepares to face Rodez on its second day in Ligue 2, after a draw encouraging 3-3 against Laval. The team hopes to capitalize on the point taken outside this first home game. Stéphanois coach, Eirik Horneland, highlighted the intensity and dominance of his team during the first 15 minutes against Laval, despite a first goal conceded on a magnificent opponent’s head. He praised the involvement of players such as Moueffek and Boakye, as well as the contribution of Cardona and Ben Old, while regretting the drop in the regime during the second period when the team left too much possession to the opponent.

Horneland expressed satisfaction with Lucas Stassin’s return, physically and mentally ready after a successful last season, and the arrival of Joshua Duffuss, a new attacker who brings valuable competition and reinforces the team’s attack. He highlighted the potential of Duffuss and Stassin to form an effective duo in the field, allowing the ASSE to play with scorers and to have greater tactical flexibility. The coach also mentioned Augustine Boakye’s potential as an attacker, while stressing the importance of the number 9 position in their game system.

For the match against Rodez, Horneland plans to refine its team composition, while wanting to maintain the intensity and control of the game. He particularly appreciated the nice combination of players that led to the goal scored against Laval, but regretted that he left too much creative space for the opponent in the second period. The goal is to regain this ability to take control of the game and create goal opportunities, such as the Annan centers that could have sealed the victory in the game against Laval.