Sat Mar 29 18:30:00 UTC 2025: ## ASSE Faces PSG Amidst Relégation Battle; Key Injuries and Suspensions Complicate Matters
**Saint-Étienne, France –** AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE), currently battling relegation in Ligue 1, will face a formidable challenge this Saturday against undefeated league leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The match, part of the 27th round of fixtures, comes at a critical juncture for the struggling club, currently sitting 17th with a game in hand.
Coach Eirik Horneland faces a depleted squad. Augustine Boakye is ruled out for the remainder of the season following ankle surgery. Aimen Moueffek’s status remains uncertain after a recent setback, though he participated in training. Mickaël Nadé’s availability is also questionable following finger surgery. Furthermore, Maxime Bernauer will miss the match due to a suspension following his red card against Montpellier. However, Ben Old is nearing a return to the squad.
Despite the setbacks, Horneland can rely on the strong performances of players like Lucas Stassin, Pierre Ekwah, and Irvin Cardona. The hope is for a repeat of their performance in the first match against PSG. The absence of Bernauer is expected to give Dylan Batubinsika an opportunity.
The fight against relegation is fierce, with six teams – Nantes, Angers, Reims, Le Havre, Saint-Étienne, and Montpellier – all threatened. Upcoming matches against Lens, Brest, and Reims will be crucial in determining ASSE’s fate. The club’s supporters will be hoping for a positive result against PSG to boost their survival hopes.
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