The Lensois striker was unable to enjoy a happy reunion with his former club. Left to compete for a ball in the central circle, Odsonne Édouard was the victim of a strong tackle from Emersonne. The Brazilian was sent off, while the Lensois, affected, had to leave his partners before the break.
Difficult to precisely determine the nature of the injury or even the exact area affected for Odsonne Édouard this evening at the Stadium, it could be the knee. But this tackle clearly changed the course of his match. The striker returned to the bench in the 38th minute, replaced by Rayan Fofana.
🥶🇧🇷 Emersonn is sent off after this late tackle!
🟥 Severe red card or not, in your opinion?#TFCRCL pic.twitter.com/igtr67EM2m
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Examinations to be planned
After the meeting, Pierre Sage gave some news to the Ligue 1+ microphone. “I think he will have to undergo examinations following his injury which occurred in the first half,” explained the Lensois coach, before raising the possibility of reinforcement in this position in the event of a serious injury. “However, we are not going to recruit in this sector of the game. We still have players who have not returned and who are capable of playing in this position. I am thinking in particular of Abdallah Sima. We also have the possibility of reorganizing if necessary. »
Sidibé is aware
On the Toulouse side, Djibril Sidibé left the pitch on a stretcher after contact with Ismaëlo Ganiou on the latter’s goal. “He’s not well. He is hit in the head. He talks, he’s not that bad” explained Carles Martinez New before adding that his player was conscious.
