Pre-Lyon round-up
By: Jonathan | August 28th, 2008It’s a big week for St Etienne. The draw for the UEFA Cup takes place at 13h on Friday. This will provide Les Verts with their first opponents from outside France in 26 years (unless you count the Intertoto Cup in 2005).
Then, on Sunday, le derby against Lyon. St Etienne, who have held their training sessions in secret this week, have not beaten their hated neighbours since 5 April 1994. Could this be the weekend they finally notch a win? On current form, it seems unlikely. They have lost both of their away matches this season, amassing a grand total of no goals in the process. Few will expect the end of that run against the team that has won seven championships in a row. But they nearly managed it last season – they led 1-0 until the 92nd minute, when Lyon sneaked an equaliser. “We just need to do the same thing we did last year, but without conceding a goal this time,” says midfielder Christophe Landrin.
Latest transfer rumour – Arsenal want Matuidi. Can’t see that happening myself unless the Gunners agree to sign a huge cheque, which is not something they are really known for.
One player who is definitely going – Daniel Bilos. His contract, which had a year left to run, has been cancelled by mutual consent. He’d been struggling with injury since November 2007.
Category: St Etienne Team News
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