Marius Louër
ANG
Likely to return Sunday
Louar (thigh) returned to team training Wednesday, one day after being limited to individual sessions, making him a likely option for Saturday's clash against Auxerre, according to coach Alexandre Dujeux.
Analysis: Louar had been left out of the matchday squad for the PSG fixture after picking up a thigh lesion, making his rapid return to collective sessions a more positive update than expected. The young defender had been one of Angers' more consistent performers before the injury struck, and his return to the group gives coach Alexandre Dujeux an additional option to consider heading into a crucial relegation battle fixture at Auxerre. Abdoulaye Bamba had been covering in his absence and may retain his role depending on how Louar comes through the remaining sessions.
Resumes individual training
Louar (thigh) was working through individual sessions Tuesday while his teammates returned to team training, leaving his availability for Sunday's clash against Auxerre uncertain, according to Quentin Bosse of Ouest France.
Analysis: Louar had been left out of the matchday squad for the PSG fixture after picking up a thigh lesion, and his step back to individual work suggests he needs more time before rejoining the group. The young defender had been one of Angers' more consistent performers before the injury struck, and the club will monitor his progress over the coming days before making a call on his availability for the Auxerre clash. Abdoulaye Bamba is expected to continue covering in his absence in the meantime.
Ruled out for PSG clash
Louar (thigh) has been left out of the matchday squad for Saturday's clash against PSG, the club posted.
Analysis: Louar had been a late call heading into the weekend but has ultimately not been cleared in time, extending his absence from the lineup. The young defender had been one of Angers' more consistent performers in recent weeks before a thigh lesion emerged, and his absence leaves Abdoulaye Bamba as the most likely candidate to cover in his place against the league leaders.
Late call for Saturday
Louar (thigh) 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: Louar had been one of Angers' more consistent performers in recent weeks, completing four consecutive Ligue 1 starts before the thigh issue emerged. Dujeux's cautious comments suggest the club is not counting on his availability for what is already a demanding fixture against PSG. Abdoulaye Bamba remains among the candidates to step in should Louar be unable to go Saturday.
Suffers thigh injury
Louar sustained a small thigh injury during Saturday's draw against Le Havre and missed Tuesday's training session, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against PSG uncertain, according to Ouest France.
Analysis: Louar had been one of Nantes' most consistent performers recently, completing four consecutive Ligue 1 starts in their entirety before the issue emerged. The young defender will be assessed over the coming days before a final call is made on his involvement against PSG, with Abdoulaye Bamba among the candidates to step in if Louar cannot be cleared for what is already a difficult fixture given the numerous injury concerns mounting for the Angevins.
Two tackles in start
Louar generated two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Le Havre.
Analysis: Louer earned his fourth consecutive start in the backline after seeing very little playing time prior to this run. Across those four starts, the defender has accumulated one interception, one block, nine clearances and 13 tackles, contributing at least one clearance and two tackles in each outing.
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