Red alert in Saint-Étienne. ASSE won on Saturday at Troyes (3-2), at the end of the 14th day of Ligue 2, inflicting their first home defeat of the season on the leader. Carried by a sparkling Joshua Duffus, the Stéphanois achieved a high-level first period: the Englishman delivered two assists before scoring a lucid goal himself.
In the second half, the Greens suffered but held on until the final whistle. This victory allows them to return to the podium, two points behind ESTAC, but it has a bitter taste: Duffus was replaced at the end of the match, limping after an injury. The main person concerned wanted to be reassuring. “My injury? It’s okay, it’s going to be okay.”he announced on the microphone of beIN Sports.
At a press conference, coach Eirik Horneland clarified the nature of the injury. “Joshua Duffus hurt his hamstrings”he said without giving details of his availability. But ASSE also lost another offensive asset. Irvin Cardona, the other scorer of the evening, feels discomfort in his calf.
Cardona package with Malta?
“We’ll see how we can do it”added Horneland, specifying that the player’s participation with the Maltese selection could be compromised. The coach confirmed that the final decision would be made in the coming days: “We will see if Cardona will be able to leave during the truce with Malta. »
While waiting for medical examinations, the Saint-Etienne staff remain on alert. The Norwegian technician could have to deal without his two main offensive assets for the recovery after the international break.
