The Greens must continue. So not with another defeat after the pitiful elimination in the Coupe de France against Bergerac last weekend, but to follow up with another victory in the championship after the success on the lawn of Angers 10 days ago. This afternoon ASSE receives Montpellier for the 23rd day of Ligue 1 (kick-off at 5 p.m. at Geoffroy-Guichard).
The Greens have been in last place since November 28
Twentieth since day 15 (November 28) ASSE could leave this sad place to Lorient in the event of victory against Montpellier. To keep this 19th place at the end of the weekend, the Hakes will have to lose at home against Lens this Sunday (1 p.m.). An inevitably attractive prospect for Pascal Dupraz: “It would do a lot of good. But even if the number 19 is my lucky number it would not satisfy me in terms of football. come what may.”
Pascal Dupraz wants to operate “the reconnection”
To dominate Montpellier, current 6th in Ligue 1 (but 15th away team), ASSE will once again be able to count on an audience of more than 5,000 people. The government this week lifted the introduction of gauges in ERPs (establishments open to the public) outside. About 20,000 people are expected in the Cauldron (including Sports Minister Roxana Maracinéanu). “The reconnection (with the public) is not yet operated recognizes Pascal Dupraz who made it one of his projects when he arrived at the beginning of December. It will not pass the attitudes of the players on the field, the good choices of the coach and the victories for the players. We need our supporters“.
- The probable composition of ASSE: Bernardoni, Sacko, Mangala, Kolodziejczak, Nadé, Mason – Gourna, Youssouf – Boudebouz – Khazri, Bouanga
Montpellier arrives diminished
For his trip to Forez the MHSC will have to do without three very important elements of its system. Montpellier player Téji Savanier will serve his third and final game suspension. Junior Sambia will also be suspended. As for Stefy Mavididi, the club’s top scorer (8 goals), he injured his knees this week in training.
- ASSE – Montpellier a match to live from 5:30 p.m. on France Bleu Saint-Étienne Loire