Nicolas Tagliafico against Itolors de Reims – OL (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI / AFP)
Returning late from the selection and having only taken part in his first training this Friday morning, Nicolas Tagliafico will not make the trip to Reims. The Argentinian left-back is not the only notable absentee at OL since Duje Caleta-Car is not in the group.
His withdrawal was almost certain since Thursday and his absence from collective training. By announcing that Nicolas Tagliafico would only resume training this Friday afternoon, Pierre Sage had clearly sent a message that the Argentinian would not be traveling to Reims Saturday (9 p.m.). It must be said that the journey to return from South America was eventful with a missed landing, a delayed train and a lost suitcase… Not the best preparation for the return of Ligue 1, which explains the absence of Tagliafico for this meeting of the 12th day.
Kumbedi and Benrahma return
They were also absent on Thursday, AbnerMoussa No matter what and Corentin Tolisso are well on the trip, no surprise. It's more a question of surprise for Duje Caleta-Car. The Croatian was not indicated as doubtful since he had taken part in the collective sessions since his return from selection. A physical glitch should therefore be at the origin of this package, even if the club has not communicated about it. It's a big blow, because the Croatian had only missed 90 minutes since the start of the championship. This benefits Saël On the bed who returns to the group after missing the derby by choice of the coach like Saïd Benrahma. On the other hand, still no trace of Gift Orban, who is announced to be leaving, but who does not have the opportunity to appear in a match.
The OL group in Reims: Bengui, Descamps, Perri – Abner, Mata, Niakhaté, Omari, Kumbedi – Caqueret, Maitland-Niles, Matic, Tessmann, Tolisso, Veretout – Benrahma, Cherki, Fofana, Lacazette, Mikautadze, Nuamah, Zaha
