Since the arrival of autumn a month ago, it is winter that has settled on the results of AS Saint-Etienne. Latest success? A historic victory in Marseille (0-2). Since ? One draw and three losses. Three goals scored and 10 conceded.
We will still have to tinker in defense
“Without wanting to make excuses, we have a lot of absentees“advanced Claude Puel. The general manager is right. His troops are not spared. In Metz this Sunday afternoon, it will still be necessary to do without Mathieu Debuchy, Yvann Maçon, Gabriel Silva, Timothée Kolodziejczak (suspended), Miguel Trauco, Charles Abi and Arnaud Nordin.
A cohort of injured to which was added this Saturday the package of Harold Moukoudi. The 22-year-old Cameroonian has tested positive for Covid-19. He is therefore placed in solitary confinement.
Return of the essential Yvan Neyou
On the other hand, to challenge Metz, undefeated for four Metz, the Greens can count on the return of Yvan Neyou. The midfielder served his suspension game last weekend. Arrived this summer in complete anonymity from the Braga reserve (Portugal), he won in the midfield of Strasbourg. Since the start of the season he has held six times.
“He has the ability to bring out the balloons properly and put his partners in confidence. explains Claude Puel. We have more fluidity and quality with him in the field. But he also brings fluidity to the group. He’s a great guy who has great contact with everyone. It brings a lot of freshness.“
So essential Yvan Neyou? The player assures him that no. His qualities will be very appreciable this Sunday on the lawn of Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz – AS Saint-Etienne, a meeting to be experienced live and in full on France Bleu Saint-Etienne Loire from 2:30 p.m. this Sunday.