still three major absentees from Stade Malherbe, and one uncertain

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To say that the new coach of Stade Malherbe Caen (Calvados), Bruno Baltazar, can count on a full group on the occasion of the 17th day of Ligue 2 which is looming this Friday, January 3, 2025 would be inaccurate. But the group is larger than that which his predecessor, Nicolas Seube, was able to take with him to Guingamp (2-1), during the last SMC match in 2024.

Three more major absences

The defender Valentin Henry should for example be in the group. On the other hand, it is too fair for Yann M’Vila, Brahim Traore et Hélio Tavaresstill in the recovery phase. Just like for the first recruit of the SMC winter transfer window, Alex Moussounda, for reasons of registration with the Professional Football League, this time.

Also, a last minute decision will be made regarding Quentin Lecoeucheuncertain. The left side of the SMC feels slight discomfort in one calf.

SO what starting eleven will be lined up from the start against Clermont? “Even if before signing for Caen, I had an image of the typical team, I have seen a lot of matches since,” he confides. Also, there is reality, the locker room, the field, the personal interactions of recent days. It's a daily job. »

Who in the goals?

So what about the goalkeeper who will start the match: Yannis Clementia or Anthony Mandréa. The coach's decision has been made, but the supporters will only know it this Friday evening.

The group which is expanding again is likely to delight Alexandre Mendy, the SMC's leading striker: “We should have a much more competitive team than at the end of the year. » First elements of response this Friday January 3, from 8 p.m., on the lawn of the Michel d'Ornano stadium.

After 17 days of the championship, Stade Malherbe is in 16th place, that of play-off for maintenance.

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