Colchester born Etienne Green had a dream introduction for AS Saint-Étienne this weekend as he made his debut for the Ligue 1 side.
With both the 1st and 2nd choice goalkeepers in Jessy Moulin and Stefan Bajic side-lined, Puel was forced to call upon the 20 year old.
Green certainly did not disappoint on his first outing, making himself the first Saint-Etienne goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his debut since 2006.
Not only did Green keep a clean sheet, but he also made a penalty save in a 2-0 victory against Nîmes.
Even more impressive is the fact that the penalty taker, Renaud Ripart previously had a 100% record from the spot until he faced Etienne Green.
The youngster, originally from Colchester, had been at the club since he was 9 and has came up through the ranks to earn his chance with the first team.
He has a French mother and an English father who named him after the team that he now plays for, in tribute.
Saint-Étienne posted a picture of a young Etienne Green as a mascot for the club stood with club legend, Jérémie Janot.
Janot replied saying “It was statistically impossible for Etienne Green to make his first-team debut with the green shirt…and yet.”
Focus will now be turned to Saturday’s game against Bordeaux where the young keeper will be hoping to continue his good start for ‘Les Verts’.
It is likely that Green will keep his place, with Moulin and Bajic both doubts for the next fixture.
Glove Spotting: Etienne Green
Etienne Green went for a pair of Uhlsport Absolutgrip’s as he made his senior debut for Saint-Étienne.
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