AS Saint-Étienne HubAS Saint-Étienne has just learned some bad news: Dennis Appiah, a starter in all Ligue 2 matches since the beginning of the season, will be out for six weeks. The Greens' right-back suffered a thigh injury during the match against Auxerre.
What happened?
Dennis Appiah was injured in the thigh during the match against Auxerre and medical tests revealed a thigh tear. This injury forces him to take a six-week break.
Why is this important for AS Saint-Étienne?
Dennis Appiah's absence is a blow to the Greens, who must cope with this loss for their upcoming match against Bastia. The club has also announced the end of the season for young Cheikh Fall, who suffered a knee sprain.
What comes next?
Olivier Dall'Oglio, AS Saint-Étienne's coach, was pleased with the good progress of Lamine Fomba and Ibrahima Wadji's injuries. The first should return during the international break following Saturday's match, while the second should return very quickly.
| Player | Injury | Absence duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Appiah | Thigh tear | 6 weeks |
| Cheikh Fall | Knee sprain | End of season |
