Lille: Concussion for Umtiti

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By: Manu Tournoux

Umtiti replayed in Ligue 1

There was concern on Tuesday evening after Samuel Umtiti left the field during the L1 match between Lille and Reims (1-2).

Hit by the Japanese striker of the Champagne club Junya Ito during this meeting, the Losc defender, who remained stunned for a long time, then complained of nausea and headaches.

Transported to hospital to undergo examinations in the evening, the former French international is now doing well but he will have to observe a concussion protocol.

“ He suffered a concussion. The resumption of training will be conditional on the validation of the successive stages of the concussion protocol of the Professional Football League. The French international defender will be forfeited for the trip to Le Havre », let the Mastiffs know this Wednesday evening.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.