AS Saint-Étienne’s Ibrahim Sissoko is gearing up for his comeback as he intensifies his training sessions with the team. The Malian striker, sidelined for almost a month, is set to make his return to the pitch in the upcoming clash against Rodez AF on Friday, May 10, in the 37th matchday of the French Ligue 2.
Confirmed to be part of the AS Saint-Étienne squad for the crucial fixture against Rodez AF, Ibrahim Sissoko’s return comes after recovering from an injury sustained during warm-up ahead of the match against Ajaccio.
The 26-year-old forward has diligently trained throughout the week under the watchful eye of coach Olivier Dall’Oglio, signaling his readiness to rejoin his teammates on the field.
A pivotal figure in the team’s attacking lineup, Ibrahim Sissoko has made significant contributions to AS Saint-Étienne’s campaign this season, featuring in 27 matches with 24 starts.
With 11 goals and one assist to his name, his presence has been instrumental in the team’s performance.
During Sissoko’s absence, AS Saint-Étienne managed to secure three victories, along with a draw and a single defeat in five matches.
However, his return adds depth and firepower to the squad as they continue their pursuit of promotion to Ligue 1.
Currently positioned 2nd in the league standings with 64 points, AS Saint-Étienne remains in contention for promotion, and the return of Ibrahim Sissoko is expected to bolster their prospects in the final stages of the season.
As anticipation builds for the showdown against Rodez AF, fans eagerly await Sissoko’s comeback, hopeful for a strong performance that could potentially tip the scales in AS Saint-Étienne’s favor in their quest for Ligue 1 promotion.
