After facing a setback against Bordeaux in their last outing, Saint-Étienne is gearing up to host Valenciennes in a crucial fixture for the 23rd round of Ligue 1. With only three points separating them from their closest rivals for a spot in the Europa League, Christophe Galtier’s side understands the importance of securing a victory.
However, the Greens will face challenges as they’ll be without the services of key players. Bayal Sall will be suspended, while Faouzi Goulham has departed for Napoli and Max-Alain Gradel’s potential move to West Ham did not materialize, leaving him out of the squad. On the brighter side, Kurt Zouma, despite his transfer to Chelsea, will remain with Saint-Étienne for the rest of the season, bolstering their defense.
With their squad depleted, Saint-Étienne will need to rely on their remaining players to deliver a strong performance and secure the much-needed three points against Valenciennes at Geoffroy Guichard.
