Strasbourg secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Auxerre on Sunday in Ligue 1, extending their unbeaten run to four matches.
However, the win was marred by an injury to their captain, Habib Diarra, who was forced to leave the pitch prematurely due to a suspected leg issue.
Emegha fires Strasbourg to victory
The encounter at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps saw a tense first half with both sides struggling to break the deadlock.
However, just two minutes into the second half, Emanuel Emegha delivered the decisive moment.
The Dutch striker capitalized on a defensive lapse to fire home in the 47th minute, securing three crucial points for Liam Rosenior’s side.
Strasbourg’s solid defensive display ensured they held onto their lead, frustrating Auxerre, who failed to find a way past Matz Sels.
The win sees the Alsatians climb to seventh place in the Ligue 1 standings, continuing their strong run of form as they push for a European qualification spot.
Injury concern for Habib Diarra
Despite the positive result, Strasbourg’s celebrations were dampened by an injury to Habib Diarra, who had to be substituted in the 38th minute.
The Senegalese international appeared to struggle with a left leg issue, prompting the coaching staff to replace him with Abdoul Ouattara.
With less than two weeks until the Senegal national team convenes for the March international break, head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw will be monitoring Diarra’s condition closely.
His absence would be a significant blow for the Lions of Teranga, given his growing influence in the squad.
Strasbourg will now await further medical evaluations to determine the extent of the injury, hoping their captain can make a swift recovery ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
