Maxime Bernauer epitomises Saint-Étienne’s resurgence under Ian Cathro after pure volley against Montpellier | OneFootball

Maxime Bernauer’s pure volley against Montpellier captured Saint-Étienne’s early revival under Ian Cathro. According to L'Équipe, the defender feels fully in tune with the coach and his team-mates.

At Geoffroy-Guichard last Saturday, he met Irvin Cardona’s cross with a first-time strike to open the scoring on 41 minutes in a previously subdued contest. Saint-Étienne went on to win 3-1.

With Ligue 2 only at matchday six this weekend, it might already be the goal of the season. Bernauer erupted in delight, laughing for a long moment after the hit.

Saint-Étienne are top of Ligue 2 after five rounds, with five wins from five.

They face Dunkerque on Saturday at 20:00, and everything appears in place for a promising season.

Source: L'Équipe

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