Joris Chotard, Montpellier midfielder (AFP)
Under suspension before the Coupe de France match, Joris Chotard was booked against Puy Foot 43. However, the Montpellier midfielder should logically be present against OL on January 4.
A week ago, Montpellier had become the laughing stock of French football, being swept away by the Puy Foot 43 in the 32nd final of the Coupe de France (4-0). This setback added to the chaotic first part of the season for MHSC in Ligue 1 with a last place in the standings. It is therefore a team from Hérault in the midst of a crisis which will present itself on Saturday January 4 at Décines to face OL and launch this year 2025. Be careful despite everything of the injured beast and this return from truce which can hold surprises. Jean-Louis Gasset hopes that the magic of Christmas will have touched its players a little to reverse the trend, starting with the match at Parc OL. For this meeting on the 16th day, the Montpellier coach should be able to count on Joris Chhotard.
Commission vacations are good
In fact, the international Espoirs should be suspended. Warned against Puythe midfielder received a third yellow in less than ten matches. However, the end of year calendar means that Chhotard will treat himself to one more match. As the LFP disciplinary committee does not meet before Wednesday January 8, 2025, it will not pronounce the sanction of a suspension match before the trip to OL. “The sanctions listed in Article 11 of these regulations (three yellows in ten matches) are only enforceable from the Tuesday following the delivery of the decision.”
