The Ligue 1 season is marked by a series of injuries that heavily impact several teams. Far from being an isolated phenomenon, this proves to be a real headache for coaches and clubs, undermining their ambitions and strategies. Let’s analyze the consequences of these injuries on the teams in Ligue 1.
Punishing absences for Toulouse
Toulouse, struggling at the start of the season, faces a major setback with the injury of Rasmus Nicolaisen, their central defender. Called up for the first time to the Danish national team, Nicolaisen had to withdraw due to an ankle injury sustained during a match against Lille. His absence will last about a month, a heavy blow for TFC, already in difficulties, which will have to double their efforts against Angers.
The difficulties of SCO Angers facing injuries
SCO Angers is going through a difficult period, occupying the last place in the championship. Promoted after finishing 2nd in Ligue 2, the Angers team has yet to register a victory. Their team will be weakened by several absences for the match against Toulouse. Haris Belkebla is suffering from a groin injury, Bamba Dieng has an ankle sprain, and Zinedine Ferhat is recovering from a thigh injury. In addition to this, there are injuries to Joseph Lopy and Jacques Ekomié, making the task even more challenging for coach Alexandre Dujexu.
A heavy blow for AS Monaco, leaders of Ligue 1
AS Monaco, who are having an almost perfect start to the season and are currently at the top of Ligue 1, is facing a serious concern. Forward Folarin Balogun, injured at the shoulder, will be unavailable for the next two months. This absence could weigh on the offensive efficiency of the team, which has been able to capitalize on its scoring abilities since the beginning of the season.
Lille’s difficult blow with the loss of Tiago Santos
LOSC started its season promisingly, positioning itself in 5th place in Ligue 1. However, a major incident has cast a shadow over this good start. Right-back Tiago Santos has torn his knee ligaments, which will require surgery and keep him off the pitch for the remainder of the season. This absence will create a difficult void to fill in Bruno Genesio’s lineup, especially since Santos was key in their tactical system.
These injuries illustrate how crucial squad management is in modern football and remind us how much teams need to anticipate these setbacks to maintain their goals in Ligue 1.
Source : peuple-vert.fr