Irvin Cardona revived by Ian Cathro’s central switch at Saint-Étienne

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·31 August 2026

Irvin Cardona revived by Ian Cathro’s central switch at Saint-Étienne

Irvin Cardona has hit form for Saint-Étienne under new head coach Ian Cathro. Saint-Étienne visit Dijon on Monday at 20:45.

Cardona scored twice in a 3-0 win at Sochaux on the opening day of Ligue 2. L'Équipe notes the Scot has moved him into the centre, a change credited with restoring his spark.

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At 29, the forward is enjoying a summer rejuvenation.

The switch returns him to his roots at AS Monaco's academy, where the player, usually a right winger for Les Verts until now, was trained as a number 9.

It also reflects his family heritage.

Source: L'Équipe

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