Ligue 1. With several absent against Reims, can Toulouse FC put an end to its black series?
By Thibaut Calatayud
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Three. This is the number of consecutive losses conceded by the FC Toulouse (15e) in Ligue 1. A black series that the Violets hope to put behind them, Sunday September 11, 2022, after receiving the Reims Stadium (14e).
Black series for the Violets
Toulouse’s start to the season was nevertheless promising with a victory (Troyes) and two nulls (Pleasant and Lorient). But since then, the results have been much more complicated for Philippe Montanier’s men…
If we put aside the defeat against the Paris Saint Germain (0-3) where Toulouse was able to show an encouraged face in a burning Stadium, the Violets delivered two disappointing performances to Nantes (3-1) and Clermont (2-0).
Three major absentees at TFC
To avoid being overtaken by its pursuers in a championship with four runs, Toulouse must absolutely win. But for that, coach Montanier will have to do without two of his executives: Rhys Healeyvictim of a ruptured cruciate ligament in the left knee, and Raphael Rataoreleased on injury during the Toulouse defeat in Auvergne.
The young Charis Tsingaras, who arrived at the end of the transfer window, will also not be part of the group summoned to face Reims. The midfielder loaned by the PAOK Salonika suffers from a sprained ankle.
In front, Reims has assets
The Reimois must also deal with several absentees. Azor Matusiwa, Kaj Sierhuis and Thomas Foquet will not be on the Stadium lawn.
Despite these absences, the people of Toulouse will have to be wary since they will cross the road of Folarin Balogun. The English striker, loaned to Reims by Arsenal, one already scored five times in six appearances. You should also be wary of Junya Itō, the most expensive rookie in the history of the Champagne club (10 million euros). his arrival, the Japanese striker has since scored two goals in five games. So be careful…
Practical information
Toulouse FC – Reims Stadium
sevene Ligue 1 day
Sunday September 11, 2022, 3 p.m., at the Toulouse Stadium
Meeting broadcast on Prime Video.
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