“It’s really a big crutch,” confided Jean-Noël Spitzer, this Wednesday, at a press conference. For the moment, as soon as his thigh is put under tension, it still bleeds. So, it’s complicated to envisage a return in the very short term. I would be surprised next week.” In the best case scenario, he would be back for the reception of Racing 92 (on October 5).
Sione Kalamafoni, who left for the United States “for his father’s funeral”, and Hugo Djehi, who has a calf injury, will also be absent for the next match. For the prop, it is “a small grade 1 liaison. His return is expected next week.”
Mattéo Desjeux, who was in training on Tuesday, is also out. “It’s a rib injury, it’s painful. The pain is disabling,” continues the RC Vannes manager. “We said that the goal was to play in Toulon (on September 28). He will continue with adapted training and we will make the decision at the beginning of next week.”
“We’ll see” for Saili
The presence of Francis Saili, who suffered a concussion against Toulouse and was out against Stade Français, is still uncertain. On Tuesday, he remained on the sidelines during training. “He is at the end of his protocol,” Spitzer explained. “So he is definitely fit for Thursday.”
Gwenaël Duplenne, who went out with a concussion last Saturday, will be rested. “Guéna” doesn’t have a recurring concussion. So he has started the recovery protocol. At best, he resumes contact on Friday and is available on Saturday. But, quite honestly, we have Paul (Surano) who is fresh, “Guéna” will be rested.”
Enzo Benmegal (ankle) and Sacha Valleau (back) are also out.
