How Saint-Étienne became a team again under Philippe Montanier | OneFootball

Philippe Montanier has rebuilt Saint-Étienne into a coherent unit, stringing together five straight wins and reawakening the Chaudron.

According to Le Progres, defenders are getting vital touches on opposition crosses and the forwards are now finding each other, evidence of a restored collective. Supporters again feel a soul animating their club.

"Shalalalalala oh Saint-Etienne!" The ground had not shaken with such force for some time. The last Saturday of January, Eirik Horneland and his ex-future players drew only whistles at his jubilee.

The Verts are showing something different, and it is not just about the scorelines. Substance and simplicity are shaping their play.

The sense of togetherness clearly stretches beyond three points each time. The team are playing more collectively and more simply.

Source: Le Progres