The AS Saint-Étienne players must chain after their important victory in the derby against Lyon. They will travel this Saturday to Strasbourg for a game that will start at 5:00 p.m. Team Norwegian coach Eirik Horneland commented on the status of his team at a press conference. A good result was crucial last week because the Stéphanois needed these three points at this stage of the competition. However, a victory against Lyon opened the door to a possible preservation of their place in the elite.

The game started favorably for the Greens. In accounting terms, Eirik Horneland’s team is now 17th with 27 points and puts pressure on Le Havre, who is 16th with the same number of points. However, the next games will be even more important as the AS Saint-Étienne must chain up to ensure its retention in the elite.

Eirik Horneland can count on almost full strength for the final dates of the 2024-2025 season. Facing the opponents of Strasbourg, he had to compose without Augustine Boakye and Benjamin Bouchouari. Yvann Mason, suspended against Lyon, will make his return this weekend, offering an additional option to the Norwegian coach who will have to find the right formula to earn valuable points.

Pierre Cornud was also back in training this week. If Léo Pérot has a lead, Eirik Horneland will have a choice between the two players. At his press conference this Thursday, Eirik Horneland went back in detail on the absences in his team for the match against Strasbourg.

Eirik Horneland, AS Saint-Étienne coach, on absences from Strasbourg: “Unfortunately, Benjamin Bouchouari will probably be absent until the end of the season. Pierre Cornud was hit in the knee. Irvin Cardona and Lucas Stassin also have some problems, but we’re gonna keep watching them and it should be okay.”