Ischios, psoas, ankle, knee, heart: the list of very diverse injuries is seriously growing in Racing. Jonathan Gradit (rotated ankle in training) joined Kevin Danso (heart) Neil El Aynaoui (torn hamstring), Hamzat Ojediran (torn hamstring), Jimmy Cabot (knee), Hervé Koffi (torn psoas ), Martin Satriano (cruciate knee ligaments) and Sidi Bané (hamstrings) in the infirmary.
To these injury packages, we must add the suspensions (for one match) of Rémy Labeau-Lascary and Anass Zaroury. “ We have a rather annoying slaughter of injuries », commented Will Still before joking: “ We will play in 1-6-3. » The Lensois coach will indeed have to deal without three of his six defenders, but also without two of the three defensive midfielders, two of the five defensive midfielders and two of the five forward attackers.
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On the other hand, he recovers Florian Sotoca, cut in the foot in Rennes (four staples).
Many returns after the international break
For defense, he will be able to rely on Malang Sarr, who has only played one match since the start of the season (starter in the Conference League return play-off against Panathinaikos, 71 minutes of play). “ We saw him in great shape. I have no concerns about Malang. If he has to play, he will be good, I have no doubt. » After the truce, Gradit, Ojediran, El Aynaoui, Danso and the two suspended players should make their return.
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While the attack is struggling (5 goals scored, 15th attack in L1) and Martin Satriano, who will be operated on on Tuesday on his left knee (cruciated ligaments), will be absent for many weeks, Will Still also confirmed, as we have told you We announced that Lens was not considering taking a joker, not even in the winter transfer window.
