Paris FC will be without their influential Algerian midfielder, Ilan Kebbal, for the upcoming playoff match that could determine their promotion to Ligue 1.
The critical match against Rodez is scheduled for Wednesday, and Kebbal’s absence due to an ankle injury has added a significant challenge for the team.
According to French football website “Foot Mercato,” Kebbal sustained the injury during Paris FC’s recent encounter with Bastia in the final round of Ligue 2.
The injury has ruled him out of the playoff match, which is essential for Paris FC’s hopes of climbing to the top tier of French football.
The playoff structure sees the fourth and fifth-placed teams from Ligue 2, Paris FC and Rodez respectively, battling it out. The winner will then face the third-placed team, Saint-Étienne, for the final promotion spot to Ligue 1.
This crucial sequence of matches is designed to ensure that the most competitive teams earn their place in the top division.
Kebbal’s absence is a significant blow for Paris FC. The midfielder has been a standout performer throughout the season, contributing six goals and eleven assists in 37 appearances.
His playmaking ability and vision have been instrumental in Paris FC’s campaign, earning him a spot in the Ligue 2 Team of the Season for 2023-2024.
