Saint-Étienne predicted XI v Strasbourg: Dylan Batubinsika replaces Yunis Abdelhamid | OneFootball

AS Saint-Étienne have struggled since returning to Ligue 1 via last season’s playoffs and defensive errors have been the defining story for a team with the second leakiest defence. A 4-2 defeat last weekend to Angers SCO will be particularly concerning as the two teams will likely be competing in similar positions come the end of the campaign.

Olivier Dall’Oglio is under pressure and the manager will likely make some swift changes. His faith in summer signing Yunis Abdelhamid was deeply questioned after the 8-0 defeat to OGC Nice, and the veteran centre-back will probably be dropped in favour of Dylan Batubinsika after another disappointing display

Zuriko Davitashvili has been one of the few bright sparks for Les Verts and their most obvious threat going forward. The Georgian international scored twice against Angers to give the club a 2-1 lead before a defensive collapse ended their hopes of their third victory of the season. Davitashvili will be called upon again to provide the attacking threat.

Saint-Étienne likely lineup vs Strasbourg

Gautier Larsonneur; Léo Pétrot, Mickael Nade, Dylan Batubinsika, Yvann Maçon; Louis Mouton, Pierre Ekwah, Benjamin Bouchouari; Zuriko Davitashvili, Lucas Stassin, Augustine Boakye.

GFFN | Nick Hartland