Claude Puel’s Stint at AS Saint-Étienne: A Mixed Legacy

As AS Saint-Étienne (often referred to as “Les Verts”) prepares to face OGC Nice in the playoff, they will come up against a familiar figure: Claude Puel. Puel took the reins at Saint-Étienne in the autumn of 2019, wielding significant authority. However, he was dismissed in December 2021, a mere five months before the club’s relegation. During his tenure, Puel was unable to fully implement his coaching philosophy or achieve the desired rejuvenation of the squad.