A promising young forward has been sidelined due to a minor injury, forcing him to miss an upcoming league match. The player, who recently represented his national youth team, experienced discomfort following his international duty.
The absence of a key striker had sparked a discussion about potential replacements. Two players emerged as frontrunners for the role.One was selected for a recent international appearance, playing the final two minutes of a match against kazakhstan. The other, lucas Stassin, started for his national youth squad in a game against Austria.
Stassin, a 20-year-old center forward, played the full ninety minutes in the match against Austria but did not score. Upon returning to France, he reported calf discomfort that requires attention.
Lucas Stassin Out for Saint-Étienne vs.Nancy
The decision has been made: Stassin will not participate in the Ligue 2 game between AS Saint-Étienne and Nancy, scheduled for this Saturday. This was confirmed by his coach, Eirik Horneland, during a press conference.
“Lucas Stassin is unavailable. He’s experiencing calf discomfort after his international commitment,” Horneland stated. “Joshua Duffus is also out, having been injured in Troyes, and is continuing his rehabilitation. Maxime Bernauer and João Ferreira are available and ready.” The coach indicated that Stassin’s absence is not expected to be lengthy.
🎙️ Eirik Horneland avant #ASSEASNL 🏥: “Lucas Stassin is out, he has calf discomfort after his international meeting.This is also the case for Joshua Duffus, affected in Troyes, who remains in rehabilitation. Maxime Bernauer and João Ferreira are available and ready.” pic.twitter.com/9nL6i2vMEu
– AS Saint-Étienne (@ASSEofficiel) November 20, 2025
