AS Saint-Etienne is looking to strengthen this winter. But it will also have to reduce an underperforming workforce. Among the players who have disappointed we find Etienne Green.
Having fully seized the opportunity offered to him under the Puel era, the Colchester native is slow to confirm the hopes he had raised.
An uncertain career
A jagged first part of the 2020-2021 season, a second as a substitute for Paul Bernardon. Loïc Perrin made good on his promise last summer by giving him back the keys to Saint-Etienne’s goals. Laurent Batlles was initially not convinced. The Greens have tried to recruit a number 1 bis. It’s not easy to convince ambitious goalkeepers. Several were interviewed including Benoit Costil or… Gautier Larsonneur.
After a worrying defeat against Le Havre, the leaders were quick to sign Matthieu Dreyer. Insurance for Laurent Batlles. In case…. He who would have greatly appreciated the arrival of his Trojan soldier Gauthier Gallon will get away with the Green-Dreyer doublet.
Several months later, the report is relentless. Not helped by an apathetic defense, Etienne Green did not reassure. Faulty, tense, he makes the wrong choices and costs more points than he earns for his team. Eventually he loses his job after a home defeat to PFC. (0-2).
If Matthieu Dreyer gets the job done, the leaders want to shake things up at the goalkeeper’s seat this winter. As indicated, Gautier Larsonneur (Valenciennes) is the priority of the Greens. But to enlist one of the best goalkeepers in the L2 you will need to be convincing and use financial arguments that are difficult to refuse.
Also, Greens need to make room in the workforce. Etienne Green could pay the price. A solution is currently being sought. One of them could very well be in Ligue 1.
A bid in league 1
FootMercato tells us today that the hope of the English national team could recover in Brittany. Saint-Etienne leaders have even entered into discussions with their counterparts at FC Lorient.
We recall that relations between the two clubs are quite good. As evidenced by recent transactions: Adil Aouchiche, Matthieu Dreyer and Léo Petrot.
If an agreement had not yet been reached, a loan with an option to buy would be opted for. Hake goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo picked up a serious injury ahead of the international break. The Bretons are looking for a valid solution to close the season. Etienne Green could therefore have the opportunity to bounce back with 5th in Ligue 1. A great opportunity for the player. Case to follow!
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– Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) December 24, 2022
