It is without several elements that AS Saint-Etienne will appear on its Geoffroy-Guichard lawn this Tuesday evening (8:45 p.m.), for the first leg against Nice. During a press conference this Monday, Philippe Montanier announced the withdrawal of Djylian N’Guessan and the possible absence of Ben Old, injured in the hamstring against Rodez ten days ago.
“What’s new in terms of the workforce? Ben Old is uncertain, he has been affected since Rodez. We will make a final point tomorrow morning when the muscles wake up. N’Guessan is out, injured in the ischio », Confided the Greens coach.
“Then there are our usual long-term injured », added Montanier. The latter refers to Lamba, Jaber, Traoré, El Jamali and even Eymard.
Good news nonetheless
On the other hand, in the good news department, the Saint-Etienne club recorded the return of its captain Florian Tardieu after two months of absence. “ We have Florian Tardieu back in the group, that’s good news », confirmed Philippe Montanier.
However, the ancient Trojan will not have a whole match, nor a half-time »said the 61-year-old technician. “ His presence is important for the group, he is a moral and technical leader”he rejoiced.
