The AS Saint-Étienne is faced with a worrying situation with the stopping of his midfield Pierre Ekwah, whose absence has been noted since the beginning of the season. This absence, formalized by coach Eirik Horneland, is part of a context of the player’s radio silence and a unsuccessful meeting held at the end of August. The club, although cautious in its statements due to medical secrecy, seems to accept this prolonged absence without a return schedule. This situation is particularly difficult for ASSE, which is engaged in a crucial relegation season.

At the same time, the young Stéphanese talent Tidiane Vibert was selected with the team of France U17 for friendly meetings in view of the qualifying round for the Euro 2026. This summons rewards his progress after last season spent in U17 Nationals. Vibert started the game against Finland, contributing to the victory of the French team. This participation demonstrates the potential of the young player and the importance attached to training by the Stéphanois club.

Finally, ASSE managed to retain its attacker Lucas Stassin for the 2025-2026 season, despite the interest of several European clubs. The player, who scored in his first season with 12 goals, remained faithful to Saint-Étienne. He even carried the number 32 in the last win against Clermont, where he achieved a notable performance. This retention of Stassin is a boost for the team, which relies on him for relegation to Ligue 2.