Meux lost starting winger Lucien Gauchet and goalkeeper Kenny Paulus to season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injuries following a match against RWDM, Walfoot.be reported.
The surprise leaders of the D1 FFA standings suffered the double blow during their win at Edmond Machtens Stadium. Laurent Gomez’s squad currently sits atop the table after 12 matches, holding a three-point lead over second-place Union Rochefortoise.
Gauchet sustained his injury during the match and subsequently consulted a specialist following a knee MRI. The examination confirmed a complete rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament, which will require months of rehabilitation. Gauchet scored one goal across 11 appearances this season.
Paulus received the same diagnosis hours later, confirming he will also miss the remainder of the campaign due to a knee ACL tear. The 39-year-old veteran goalkeeper now faces uncertainty regarding his playing career given his age.
The injuries compound a difficult week for the club, though Meux did welcome back Amaury Lotte during the RWDM fixture. Lotte returned to action four weeks after sustaining a tear against Rochefort.
Meux prepares to face Olympic Charleroi on Saturday at home. The visiting team currently struggles near the bottom of the top-six race and requires a positive result.
The fixture against Olympic Charleroi kicks off on Saturday as Meux attempts to defend its three-point advantage at the summit of D1 FFA. Union Rochefortoise remains directly behind the league leaders as the competition approaches the midway point of the season.
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