ASSE: Concerns Mount as Illnesses and Injuries Shadow Reims Planning
Following their victory at Clermont, AS saint-Étienne are preparing to host Stade de Reims, but the return to Etrat training has been marked by a mix of positive returns and emerging health concerns.
Manager Eirik Horneland received a boost this week with Dennis Appiah,Ebenezer Annan,and Djylian N’Guessan rejoining the group and participating in collective training sessions. Their return suggests potential availability for Saturday’s crucial Ligue 2 clash. The staff is carefully managing workloads as these players reintegrate, aiming for a solid performance against a championship favorite.
Though, several players remain doubtful for the match. Zuriko Davitashvili continues to be sidelined with an injury and has not yet participated in team training, casting significant doubt on his availability. More concerningly, Irvin Cardona, similar to Florian Tardieu last week, is currently unwell. The nature of the illness is uncertain – speculation points to COVID-19, as was the case with the former Troyen – and his condition will be reassessed in the coming days to determine if he can feature on Saturday.
Aïmen Moueffek’s recovery is progressing away from the main group, working with physical trainer Paolo Gaudino. The Moroccan international, suffering from a hamstring injury, is not expected to return to full training for several weeks.
the status of Mahmoud Jaber, who has been receiving treatment as suffering an assault against Grenoble, remains unclear.
Saturday’s match between AS Saint-Étienne and Reims is anticipated to be a key early-season encounter, pitting two recently relegated sides against each othre with shared ambitions of a swift return to Ligue 1. A strong turnout is expected at the ”cauldron,” and the home support will be vital as ASSE aims to solidify their promotion aspirations.
Horneland will provide a thorough update on the squad’s condition during a press conference scheduled for Thursday.
