Joseph Lopy’s absence from the pitch will extend until the end of the year, as reported by Africa Top Sports. The Senegalese midfielder, who left prematurely during the match against Paris Saint-Germain on December 7 (resulting in a 0-5 defeat), has suffered a knee ligament sprain. According to Hervé Renard, the coach of the Cubs, Lopy will not be part of the Ligue 1 action until January. This injury is a significant setback for the team, especially as they navigate a challenging season in the league.
The infirmary at the club is gradually filling up, posing additional challenges for the coach. In addition to Lopy, other midfield players like the Cameroonian Petrus Boumal, who is suspended, and the Malian international Kalilou Traoré, who is still undergoing rehabilitation, will also miss the upcoming match against Nice on the 18th day of Ligue 1.
Furthermore, the availability of attacker Cédric Bakambu, who suffered a knee injury, will be determined on Thursday evening. Dealing with a series of injuries and absences, the Lions coach faces a complex situation as he strives to navigate the team through the league challenges.
