The text discusses an upcoming Europa League match between Standard Liège and Salzburg on the 4th day of the competition. Standard Liège, with only one point from three days, is in a situation where a victory is crucial to stay in the race in Group C.
The coach of Standard Liège has decided to start Yohann Thuram in goal for this match, mentioning that Kawashima hasn’t trained much since his return from injury. The coach’s decision is described as a professional one, opting to start the goalkeeper who is currently in good form. Thuram, a French goalkeeper, faces the challenging task of keeping a clean sheet for Standard Liège in this decisive match.
The coach’s comments suggest that Thuram has an opportunity to showcase his goalkeeping skills and potentially secure the number 1 position for the team. The previous match for Standard Liège ended in a 2-1 defeat against Salzburg on the 3rd day of the Europa League.
