Posted on December 9, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. by TM
Having still not found a replacement for Claude Puel, ASSE asked Julien Sablé to take over for the game against Reims. A situation mentioned by the main interested party.
After the match against Rennes , the ASSE therefore decided to part ways with Claude Puel . As the Greens search for a new coach, the options multiply, but so far no successor has been named. In Forez, we would not want to do things in a rush and this Thursday, it was announced that Julien Sablé was going to take over. On Saturday, against Reims , the former assistant to Puel will therefore be in charge of the sidelines. And before this meeting, Sablé presented himself at a press conference.
“I am a soldier”
In front of journalists, Julien Sablé spoke about his current situation at ASSE . The Greens' caretaker then explained: “It's unexpected to be there but the club need it. It was a request from Loïc who quickly told me on Tuesday night that we also had to insure for the match in Reims. I didn't ask myself a question. I am a child of Sainté, we are in great danger, much more than 3 and a half years ago. My person does not matter. The situation hurts me, I am a soldier. (…) For three and a half years, I haven't known anyone but Claude. A lot of things happened, I graduated. I acted with them as the assistant I would like to have. After that, I have my ideas. I am not a copy and paste but the fruit of my experiences. (…) My loved ones suffered from the first time, but two things animate me. I am a competitor and the situation at the club affects me. It goes beyond the individual. It's a big club in great danger. I am not wondering about my career. My future is to do everything to win in Reims. The first time, I went there saying to myself “this will do it” but I was not ready. Since then, I have learned things and I feel legitimate to be in this place. Loic told me “it's training” then “the Reims match”. I'm head in the handlebars for this match, I do not think beyond. We are always linked to performance and results. I am thinking of AS Saint-Etienne and the Reims match. I want to take up this challenge, but I can't be more sincere than to say that I don't think beyond this match. (…) I don't know the decisions that will be taken by the board, but I will be at the service of the club, including with a new coach ”.