Alexandre Dujeux hailed for pragmatic, caring approach that builds player confidence | OneFootball

As Angers prepare to face PSG on Saturday at 19:00, Alexandre Dujeux’s steady approach has them closing in on safety despite no win since 7 March. SCO hold a nine-point cushion over Auxerre with five matches left, having sold Sidiki Chérif and Himad Abdelli in winter.

According to L'Équipe, the 50-year-old, appointed in March 2023, is increasingly respected across Ligue 1. In December, Roberto De Zerbi, then at Marseille, praised Angers’ football and said he admired their coach.

Max Marty, who encouraged him into coaching at Tours, describes a humble, upbeat leader who trusts his staff and maximises limited means. He views such positivity as gold for any executive.

Former Tours academy head Bernard Blaquart felt Dujeux had the eye and restraint to succeed, and says he grasped his chance at Angers. He calls the past three years near miraculous given resources, highlighting promotion back to Ligue 1 and progress towards a second straight survival, with care shown to every squad member.

Olivier Pantaloni, who worked with him at Ajaccio and Tours, cites calm, honesty and pragmatism shaped by constant adaptation to player sales. He says Dujeux protects his players and keeps everyone involved with natural sincerity.

Ex-Angers boss and now France Under-21 coach Gérald Baticle lauds his listening, analysis and composure through turbulence. He sees a man who once lacked self-belief as a player now instilling confidence across his squad, rooted in straight, reliable values and a teacher’s streak from Auxerre.

Source: L'Équipe