This weekend, Angers SCO confront the FC 93National 2 club, for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France. As this meeting approaches, the Angevins could be without several players, some having been absent from training this Wednesday.
Angers SCO facing a group still diminished by injuries
The match against FC 93 will be the last meeting ofAngers SCO before the Christmas break. If this opponent seems accessible for the black and white club, Alexandre Dujeux’s men will still have to make serious efforts to avoid an unpleasant surprise. Currently, FC 93 occupies second place in the National 2 standings with 27 points, just behind leader Fleury-Mérogis (29 points). Despite the division gap between the two teams, the FC 93 will not be an easy opponent to beat, especially sinceAngers SCO struggling to find consistency in Ligue 1 this season.
A busy infirmary in Angers
For this meeting, Alexandre Dujeux will have to deal with several absences. The club is already without Jim Allevinah (right foot injury) and Farid El Melali (thigh injury), but could also have to do without the services of Florent Hanin and Bamba Dieng. Indeed, these two players were absent from training at La Baumette this Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
According to information reported by West Francethe reasons for these absences have not yet been communicated. On the other hand, Farid El Melali returned to training under the supervision of a physical trainer. Furthermore, Sidki Chérif and Justin Kalumba, present at the start of the week, also trained with the main group.
Some encouraging feedback
While certain uncertainties hang over the squad, Emmanuel Biumla has resumed light exercises, jogging around the training field. As for Pierrick Capelle, absent during the match against Stade Rennais last weekend, he trained normally with the rest of the team and should be available for the match against the FC 93.