Yes Stephane Ruffier still had a tiny hope of coming out of the closet, which is no longer the case. Claude Puel has clarified his situation. In an interview with Canal Football Club, the Saint-Etienne coach was categorical on Sunday regarding his 34-year-old goalkeeper. He’s not counting on him at all this season. Whatever happens.
“He may be able to play again the day I am no longer here,” said Puel, looking determined. I made a decision at the start of the season, which he did not like. He did not comply. to what I expected from him. We have developed three goalkeepers and I’m very satisfied with the progress of my three goalkeepers. And Stéphane Ruffier is not one of them. “
Ruffier is not even number 3 for Puel
Even if the holder Jessy Moulin is unavailable in the coming weeks, there is no chance of seeing the former Monegasque again on the pitch. In Puel’s mind anyway. Relaunched to find out if Ruffier was not at least his No. 2, the 59-year-old boss replied, still coldly: “No, not No. 3”. Difficult to be clearer …