The RC Strasbourg will face a serious challenge during the 13th day of Ligue 1 against the Brest Stadium. Already in difficulty after three consecutive defeats, the Alsatian team will have to do without three key players, a real blow for coach Liam Rosenior. A black streak for Strasbourg
After a promising start to the season, RC Strasbourg is going through a difficult period. Beaten by AS Saint-Étienne (0-2), AS Monaco (1-3) and OGC Nice (1-2), the Strasbourg side have three consecutive defeats. This bad patch caused the club to slide towards the bottom of the ranking, with only three points ahead of the first relegation, FC Nantes (16th, 10 points).
With this worrying situation, the RC Strasbourg must absolutely restart before the international break. For this, success against Brest, itself in difficulty in Ligue 1, seems essential. Note that the Brestois have two consecutive defeats, including one during their very first participation in the Champions League.
Three major absences for RC Strasbourg
Liam Rosenior will have to cope without Caleb Wiley, Emanuel Emegha and Ismaël Doukouré, three executives unavailable for this trip to Brittany.
Caleb Wiley: The left back, on loan from Chelsea, dislocated his right shoulder and had to return to London for treatment. His absence could continue for two more matches after the one against Brest.
Emanuel Emegha: The Dutch striker of Nigerian origin has still not recovered from the sprained left knee he suffered on October 19. He therefore remains unavailable for this crucial meeting.
Ismaël Doukouré: The midfielder suffers from a combined sprain of his knee and right ankle. The player of Ivorian origin is still waiting for the results of his MRI to know the exact duration of his unavailability.
These absences will force Liam Rosenior to show ingenuity to field a competitive team against a Brest Stadium also looking for redemption.
