Sun Nov 17 05:40:00 UTC 2024: ## ASSE Coach Confident Despite Upcoming Lyon Derby
**Saint-Étienne, France** – Saint-Étienne head coach Laurent Mortel expressed confidence ahead of this weekend’s crucial derby against Olympique Lyonnais, following a morale-boosting victory over Fleury last week. The win, Mortel stated, allowed the team to prepare for the Lyon match in a more positive and productive atmosphere. He highlighted the team’s strong first-half performance against Fleury, scoring three goals, as a key factor in rebuilding confidence and refining team play. Despite acknowledging Lyon’s status as one of Europe’s top teams, Mortel believes the improved team cohesion and renewed confidence provide a positive outlook going into the challenging derby match. The match is expected to be a difficult one for ASSE.
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