When a key player is forced to sit out of important matches, it can greatly impact the outcome of the game.
However, for fans of Saint Etienne, there is some good news ahead of their upcoming match against Rodez. Defender Dennis Appiah, who had been sidelined with an injury, has now fully recovered and is expected to be back in action.
This announcement comes as a relief for Saint Etienne, who will be counting on Appiah's skills and experience to help them secure a victory in this crucial game.
Dennis Appiah has been added to the traveling squad to face Rodez on Saturday. The 30-year-old has made 14 appearances and assisted one goal in Ligue 2 this season. He is been a key player for the Greens in Ligue 2 this season.
Here is the group of 18 players summoned by Laurent Batlles for the match in Rodez.
Goalkeepers 30. Gautier LARSONNEUR; 42. Etienne GREEN.
Defenders 3. Mickaël NADÉ; 4. Saidou SOW; 5. Jimmy GIRAUDON; 8. Dennis Appiah; 19. Léo PÉTROT; 27. Niels NKOUNKOU.
Midfielders 6. Benjamin BOUCHOUARI; 14. Dylan CHAMBOST; 18. Mathieu CAFARO; 22. Victor LOBRY; 26. Lamin FOMBA; 29. Aimen MOUEFFEK.
Attackers 11. BAMBA cadres; 15. Lenny PINTOR; 17. Jean-Philippe Krasso; 35. Yanis LHERY.