Ten days after securing promotion through Ligue 2 playoffs, AS Saint-Étienne prepares for a high-stakes Ligue 1 playoff clash against Nice. The outcome hinges on key fitness updates, with Ben Old’s hamstring concerns and Florian Tardieu’s return from injury shaping the team’s prospects.

The Green Army, fresh off their dramatic playoff victory over Rodez (0-0, 7-6 on penalties), now turns their attention to the Ligue 1 playoffs. ASSE manager Philippe Montanier addressed the squad’s condition ahead of Tuesday’s first leg against Nice. While midfielder Florian Tardieu has fully recovered from a calf injury sustained in early March, left-back Ben Old remains a doubt due to hamstring trouble sustained against Rodez.

Old will undergo a final fitness test Tuesday morning before a definitive decision is made on his availability. The outcome could significantly impact Saint-Étienne’s defensive setup against Nice’s attacking threats.

The match will be available in full from 8:45 PM on ICI Saint-Étienne Loire radio.

Meanwhile, Ghanaian internationals Augustine Boakye and Ebenezer Annan remain in limbo regarding their participation, with discussions ongoing about their potential involvement in the playoff fixtures.