MHSC: after his concussion, “Kiki” Kouyaté should make his return this weekend against Clermont

Kouyaté, retour en vue face à Clermont. Midi Libre – JEAN MICHEL MART

Montpellier defender « Kiki » Kouyaté, absent against Lorient due to a concussion, could make his return if he obtains the approval of the neurologist.

A return and two uncertainties. Absent on Sunday during the important victory against Lorient at La Mosson (2-0), due to a concussion, central defender « Kiki » Kouyaté resumed training at the start of the week.

The Malian international (26 years old) must now obtain the approval of the neurologist, whom he will consult on Thursday, to find a place in Michel Der Zakarian's squad before the trip to Clermont on Sunday April 14 (3 p.m.) during the 29th day of Ligue 1. « We still need two victories » reminds Der Zak.

Individual cover for Sylla

Kouyaté considers himself ready to play again two weeks after the concussion contracted during the victory at Le Havre (0-2). The former Metz defender suffered two head injuries in Normandy, the second in front of Russian midfielder Daler Kouziaev forcing him to leave the field and be replaced by Christopher Jullien.< /p>

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In addition, left side Issiaga Sylla is in the recovery phase. Injured a calf during the warm-up in front of Paris SG on March 17, the Guinean international has resumed individualized work with the physical trainer for several days. « We'll see tomorrow if he can resume and possibly return to the group » conditions Der Zak, who can count on the young Lucas Mincarelli, visibly liberated by the signing of his first professional contract.

Choices to make in central defense

Finally, winger Mousa Tamari, injured in the back, did not take part in training this Wednesday after interrupting the session the day before. Not in his right mood and replaced at the break in front of Lorient, the Jordanian international is accumulating fatigue and is preparing to experience the end of Ramadan this Wednesday.

While full-back Théo Sainte-Luce, injured in a thigh, resumed jogging, Der Zak is gradually recovering all his players. In particular, he will have to make choices in central defense where four players: Omeragic, Sagnan, Jullien and probably Kouyaté are applying for two or three places.