Lorient has been dealt a significant blow as their top scorer this season, Vincent Aboubakar, is expected to miss the upcoming match against Sochaux on the 29th day of Ligue 1. Aboubakar, who has netted 12 league goals so far, is sidelined due to inflammation in his left knee and is set to undergo treatment throughout the week, as confirmed by Christian Gourcuff during a press conference. Although his withdrawal from the squad has not been officially confirmed, the chances of him featuring in the upcoming game are slim, according to the Breton coach’s remarks reported by Ouest-France.
On a positive note, Lorient can rely on the return of Raphaël Guerreiro. The full-back, who missed the previous match against Saint-Étienne due to pubalgia, participated in training on Tuesday morning and is expected to be available for selection against Sochaux this weekend.
Despite Aboubakar’s absence, hopes remain high that his injury will not hinder his participation in the upcoming international fixtures for Cameroon.
