The ASSE regained confidence after its victory in the derby against Lyon (2-1) and seems to have opened the door to a possible retention in Ligue 1. However, it is imperative to continue on this positive momentum. This Saturday starting at 5:00 p.m., Saint-Étienne moves on the Strasbourg lawn for a crucial match in the race to maintain.

At the press conference, Léo Pérot stressed the importance of not considering the derby as an end in itself but rather as a springboard to the next games. He said: “After the derby, we celebrated our victory with great joy and pride because there was a double stake, both regional and in the rankings. It was very important for us to win this game.”

The player also highlighted the importance of maintaining this positive momentum for upcoming games: “It will be necessary to continue along this path in order to take points and improve the work done. When you lose games, it can be complicated, especially in a delicate position in the standings. But with the confidence gained through this victory, we can hope to gain even more confidence in the four games that are coming.”

Petrot also praised the incredible atmosphere that prevailed during the derby: “It was a truly incredible atmosphere, comparable to European matches. We look forward to giving back this happiness to the supporters and sharing these highlights with them.”

Finally, he stressed the importance of keeping the same mindset for the upcoming games: “We must manage to transcend outside to take points and improve this beautiful game. This is a challenge for us, but we are ready to take on the challenge.”