Ousmane Camara
ANG
Returns to starting squad
Camara (hip) started in Saturday's friendly match versus Lorient.
Analysis: Camara's availability ahead of the new season gives Angers a solid center-back asset who could produce through aerial play on both boxes. He featured alongside Jordan Lefort in the recent friendly action, so that may be the case for the initial stages of the season. In that case, Camara will be reliable for defensive stats after exceeding four clearances in three of his last five league appearances.
Fit for Lorient friendly
Camara (hip) is available for Saturday's friendly against Lorient, according to the club.
Analysis: Camara had been left out of the previous friendly against Le Mans as a precaution after feeling discomfort in his psoas, an issue new coach Stephane Gilli suggested could simply be fatigue. He was a key defensive presence for Angers last season, contributing 47 tackles, 31 interceptions and 176 clearances, and his availability now confirms the earlier absence was purely precautionary as preseason continues.
Held out with psoas discomfort
Camara was left out of Saturday's friendly against Le Mans after feeling discomfort in his psoas on Friday, according to coach Stephane Gilli, per L'Equipe. "He felt a little discomfort in his psoas yesterday and we didn't want to take any risks. It might be more fatigue. If it had been a league match, he might have played"
Analysis: Camara's absence was described as a precautionary measure rather than a serious concern, with the coach suggesting fatigue could be the underlying cause. The defender was a key defensive presence for Angers last season, tallying 47 tackles, 31 interceptions and 176 clearances. Camara is expected to be assessed further as Angers' preseason continues.
Logs seven clearances in draw
Camara made one tackle, seven clearances and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brest.
Analysis: Camara had another great performance at the heart of the defense, dominating opposing forwards as usual while putting up big numbers to illustrate that. This was a breakthrough campaign for the young center-back, who consolidated himself as a full-time starter and quickly became one of Ligue 1's most productive among peers, finishing the year among the top 10 in both clearances and blocked shots.
Back available Saturday
Camara (undisclosed) has been included in the matchday squad and could return to the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against PSG, the club posted.
Analysis: Camara had been a late call heading into the weekend after the club flagged uncertainty over the fitness of several players, making his inclusion in the squad a significant boost for Angers. The defender is an undisputed starter when fit and his return gives coach Alexandre Dujeux a much-needed option in what has been a stretched back line heading into one of the toughest remaining fixtures on the calendar against the league leaders.
Late call for PSG clash
Camara (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's clash against PSG, according to coach Alexandre Dujeux. "We still have some questions about who will be absent for this match. It is not certain that we will recover any of the injured players. For the next match, I hope to recover two or three."
Analysis: Camara is an undisputed starter when fit, making his potential absence a significant blow for Angers heading into an already demanding fixture against PSG. Emmanuel Biumla is expected to take on a larger role if Camara cannot recover in time, with the club already short-handed in the back line.
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