ASSE welcomes RC Strasbourg on Saturday for the 3rd day of L1 (9pm). More than ever, RC Strasbourg seems within reach of the Greens, who remain on a convincing success in front of FC Lorient (2-0).
As for the Alsatian club, he has two losses in as many L1 matches this season and even remains on four defeats in a row, the last in a friendly against Stuttgart this Saturday (2-4). Thierry Laurey returned to this very mixed start to the season and recognizes some shortcomings in his team. Especially efficiency.
RC Strasbourg lacks efficiency in both areas
“We came to give back playing time to people who badly needed it, to prepare with an ulterior motive for the Saint-Etienne match and possibly to win. Unfortunately, you have to be efficient in football. When we don’t convert the opportunities we create, we lose a game. In one half, we created more chances than in two league matches. The quality of play returns, the automatisms return. In the first half we regained momentum, synchronization in the movements. We lacked efficiency, it is the next step to take to gain points in the league. We must erase our defensive mistakes, and that does not only concern the defenders and the goalkeeper. The defensive aspect concerns everyone. We will resume training on Monday afternoon with a focus on Saint-Etienne to prepare for this meeting. “