Marten Paalberg AS Saint-Étienne reserve team win over Espaly, Digi Mart USA News: The reserve team of AS Saint-Étienne beat Espaly 3-0 in a match reported by the publisher. According to the report, Marten Paalberg was involved in two goals during the game.
Étienne Mendy scored a brace, and Paalberg provided an assist to Lamine Sonko before deflecting the shot that led to Mendy’s second goal to seal the result.
The result contrasts sharply with the senior squad, which lost 3-0 to Guingamp. The publisher reports that the club must regain its offensive efficiency to preserve its Ligue 2 ambitions, and that Ian Cathro is responsible for offensive decisions within the professional squad.
The publisher notes that the reserve league differs from Ligue 2, which complicates projecting reserve players into the first team. AS Saint-Étienne is set to begin its Coupe de France campaign during the current international break, and the publisher suggests the tournament could offer a chance to observe young players in a competitive setting.
According to the report, Cathro may adjust his starting lineup to escape the slump, as the squad has shown a lack of finishing since the Guingamp defeat. The technical staff is reportedly reviewing reserve statistics closely.
