ASSE prepares to face Rodez at home for the second day of Ligue 2, after a three-month waiting period. This match is important for the Greens, who seek to confirm their good start early in the season after an initial draw in Laval. Historically, the confrontations between ASSE and Rodez were difficult for Saint-Étienne, especially during the previous season when the club missed the promotion in Ligue 1. Rodez, currently fourth in the standings, represents a formidable opponent, having recently defeated the Paris FC in playoff. Didier Santini’s team, despite a limited budget in Ligue 2, is renowned for its defensive strength and its ability to surprise the favourites.

Before the match, Rodez’s coach Didier Santini stressed the importance of offering an attractive game for the public and referred to the financial difficulties that affect French football, especially the clubs of the antechamber. He also expressed his satisfaction at staying in Rodez, stressing his confidence in his players and the support of the management. ASSE, on the other hand, is often regarded as the great favourite of the season, thanks to its financial power and its activity in the transfer market. Aïmen Moueffek, midfielder of ASSE, expressed his determination and good physical condition as this game approached. He stressed the importance of intensive preparation and increased concentration, including on the missed kicks, to achieve a positive result.

The Saint-Étienne team tackles this match with the ambition to confirm its good sensations and build a successful season. Despite an optimal state of shape, Moueffek insists on the need to stay focused and not be taken away by a good start. The objective is to build on a solid foundation to build on the victories and contribute to the promotion of ASSE in Ligue 1. The meeting promises to be a challenge for the Greens, who will have to overcome the physical fatigue and difficult history of the confrontations against Rodez to achieve a precious victory.