[Infirmerie] Tamari, Nordin Issoufou… Update on the infirmary before the trip to Toulouse

A few days before a new crucial stage in the quest to maintain, this Sunday January 26 (5:15 p.m.), Montpellier travels to Toulouse for the Occitan derby. While some executives are returning, several young people are at a standstill. Who will Jean-Louis Gasset have to deal with? Here are the latest trends that are emerging according to the Free Midday…

Feedback that feels good

The good news comes from the key players. Striker Mousa Tamari, hero of the success against Monaco thanks to his saving double (2-1), will be there. Victim of a slight sprained ankle at the end of the match last Friday, the Jordanian international returned to action on Wednesday and should occupy a central place in the Montpellier attack.

In defense, the return of Malian Kiki Kouyaté is also excellent news. After serving his suspension following his red card against Angers, the central defender is ready to strengthen the Hérault rearguard. Returning from a long absence due to an operation on his right knee, Kouyaté offers additional options to Jean-Louis Gasset, in particular due to the prolonged unavailability of Nikola Maksimovic, operated on a thigh.

Another satisfaction for Gasset: Arnaud Nordin, recovered from gastroenteritis. Decisive when he came on against Monaco, the winger resumed collective sessions on Wednesday and should once again be an offensive weapon of choice.

Young people at a standstill…

In a sector already affected, the Montpellier residents are losing a new offensive element. The young Yanis Issoufou (18 years old) injured his thigh on Tuesday in training, under the disappointed eyes of Jean-Louis Gasset. In tears as he left the pitch, the former Nîmes man suffered from a lesion in his left thigh and had to have an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. This injury comes as he was beginning to establish himself in the professional group.

He joins another hopeful, Axel Guéguin, who has had physical problems for several seasons. The full-back Lucas Mincarelli, victim of a sprain, is in the recovery phase but will not yet be ready for this trip to Toulouse.
The Franco-Moroccan Othmane Maamma, recently returned, offers an additional solution in attack. With his versatile profile, he could become an interesting alternative to support Mousa Tamari.

A major challenge in Toulouse

The Pailladins must absolutely confirm their performance against Monaco to hope to get back into the race for maintenance. But this trip to a solid Toulouse does not look easy. With new executives but also a full infirmary, Jean-Louis Gasset will have to show ingenuity to counter Martinez Carles' eleven.

The meeting is set for Sunday at 5:15 p.m. at the Toulouse Stadium, where Montpellier will try to prove that the victory against Monaco was not just a flash in the pan.