Yesterday evening, the Stéphanois suffered their second consecutive setback, with the 2-0 defeat against RC Lens. ASSE coach Claude Puel spoke at a press conference: “In terms of the game Lens has ruled out to find cross-sections which hurt us. We did not help our defenders enough when Lens brought in excess on the sides. We lacked things in the duels, in the commitment… We left better after the break with a real block that was working. But we lacked accuracy. “
Quickly reduced to 10 then 9, the Stéphanois could only endure against the Lensois in confidence. Saint-Etienne, 7th in the standings, will host Nice on the next Ligue 1 day, October 18.