Umtiti holder with LOSC

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Umtiti's big comeback becomes clearer

Samuel Umtiti starts with Lille on the pitch at Stade Rennais this Saturday.

Samuel Umtiti is indeed back! After several struggling seasons at Barça and an encouraging season with Lecce, the 2018 world champion joined the LOSC this summer in order to take on a new challenge, hoping to finally be rid of his countless physical glitches. After missing the start of the season, the former Lyonnais played a few minutes against Montpellier before the international break, which gave him time to readjust physically.

With success. This Saturday, the French defender starts with the Dogues to face Stade Rennais during the 5th day of Ligue 1. He will be opposed to another world champion, Steve Mandanda, who will keep the Rennes goals.

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.