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Published on Nov 24, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
Pierre Lees-Melou forfeits the clash against Barcelona and the last matches of 2024
The Brest Stadium must cope without one of its executives for the rest of the year. Pierre Lees-Melou was injured during the recent defeat against AS Monaco (2-3). He will not return to the field before 2025according to information from The Team. A hard blow for the Bretons, in the middle of the Champions League campaign.
A relapse after a complex operation
Pierre Lees-Melou, 31, has already gone through a long period of absence this year. Operated on a fractured fibula in the spring, the Brest midfielder missed the first eight matches of the season. His return in October brought new life to his team, notably with a notable performance in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen.
Unfortunately, his recent injury concerns the same area already operated on. The impact is major for Stade Brestois, which will have to do without one of its leaders on the pitch for the crucial meetings to come.
Decisive deadlines without Lees-Melou
Between now and the end of the year, Brest will face tough opponents in Ligue 1, with matches against Strasbourg, Lille and Nantes. But it is in the Champions League that Lees-Melou’s absence will be felt the most. The Breton club impresses for its first participation in the prestigious competition. He must challenge FC Barcelona on November 26 and PSV Eindhoven in December. These decisive meetings risk being even more difficult without the experience and vision of the game of their midfielder.
Stade Brestois will have to adapt quickly to fill this void in midfield. Coach Éric Roy will have to mobilize his internal resources or modify his tactical system. The performances of players like Hugo Magnetti and Romain Del Castillo will be crucial to staying the course in Lees-Melou’s absence.
