who are the 18 Caennais in Ajaccio?

A few hours before the kick-off of the 19th day of Ligue 2, this Friday January 17, 2025, the 18 players of Caen Malherbe Stadium (Calvados) selected for the trip against Ajaccio, have just been announced. And there are many returns to be observed.

Despite the absences, significant reinforcements

With the suspensions of Valentin Henry and of Kalifa Coulibalyas well as the injuries by Yann M'Vila and Didi GauchoBruno Baltazar had to deal with many absent ahead of the match against Ajaccio this Friday January 17. Fortunately for him, the Caen defense can count on the first selection in the Red and Blue groupAlex Moussoundafirst recruit of this winter transfer window.

The Portuguese coach will also be able to count on the injury returns of Quentin Lecoeuche and of Brahim Traoreboth of which should infuse a certain serenity in front of the cages, somewhat lost in recent weeks. “With the absences, we had to find solutions, particularly in midfield, at the sentry position. We have been working on this all week and we are ready,” confided Bruno Baltazar.

The coach has confidence in his young people

Also note the first appearance in the weed group, since the arrival of Bruno Baltazar, of Leo Milliner. The midfielder of the French U19 team reunites with his hopeful teammates Gabin Tomé et Ilyes Najimwho have benefited from the trust of coach Baltazar since he took over the reins of SM Caen. The three young people intend to take advantage of the absences to show themselves in the Rouge et Bleu jersey and gain playing time under the leadership of the Normandy coach.

Bruno Baltazar selected the best elements that he had at his disposal for the shock from the bottom of the table opposing Stade Malherbe to Ajaccio. Hoping that these 18 players will allow him to achieve his first victory, this Friday January 17, 2025 at 8 p.m.

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