Umtiti’s big comeback becomes clearer

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Umtiti's big comeback becomes clearer

This Sunday, Samuel Umtiti could be part of the LOSC group to face Lorient.

Samuel Umtiti returned to Ligue 1 after a stint with FC Barcelona plagued by injuries and an encouraging season at Lecce in which he played 25 matches, a first for five years. Now a player Lillethe 2018 world champion still has to deal with some physical problems, and has not yet been able to play in his new colors, but that could be soon.

Umtiti, little by little

This Saturday, Paulo Fonseca gave reassuring news about the French international, who could be in the squad to face Lorient this Sunday. “He has fully recovered (from his injuries). He has done a lot of training with us, the last few weeks he has been doing conditioning work. I think it’s important for us to have Sam in the squad but we know he can’t play a lot of minutes.”explained the Portuguese technician.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.