Miguel trauco did not take part in the ASSE against Montpellier HSC, Sunday. Gabriel Silva took his place at the left-back. This Monday, Progress gives the reason for the Peruvian’s absence. Bad news for the Greens ahead of their match against OM on Sunday (1pm).
ASSE: Trauco dismissed for pain in left foot
Miguel Trauco was indeed in the squad called up by ASSE coach to face Montpellier HSC on Matchday 35 of Ligue 1 at the Mosson stadium. But at the last minute, he was not on the team’s scoresheet. Claude Puel. According to information from the regional daily, the 28-year-old defender suffers from an ingrown toenail on his left foot. The manager of AS Saint-Étienne had finally removed him from his squad after his inability to participate in Saturday’s training session, according to the source. It was reduced, but Claude Puel wanted “100% players” to compete with the Pailladins on their ground. Six days before the arrival of Olympique de Marseille, it is still premature to pronounce on the availability or not of Miguel Trauco, but the probability that he will be absent exists.
Gabriel Silva held his place well
ASSE pulled it off against MHSC, in the absence of Miguel Trauco, but with a good Gabriel Silva. The latter held his left lane well where he had Gaëtan Laborde as a direct opponent. He played 64 balls, intercepted 2, won 4 out of 7 duels and committed only one fault. The Brazilian made 45 passes for 84.44% successful. The Stéphanois inflicted a defeat on the Montpellier (2-1), thanks to Romain Hamouma (16th) and Mathieu Débuchy (50th). They were however led (1-0) from the 6th minute, following a goal from Andy Delort. Now with 42 points, ASSE has ensured its retention in the elite, 3 days from the end of the championship.