Lafont, the big announcement

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lafont, the big announcement

Injured since last August, Alban Lafont should return to competition this weekend.

Victim of a fractured rib and a pulmonary contusion which caused a pneumothorax on August 13, during the match on the first day of Ligue 1 between Nantes and Toulouse (1-2), Alban Lafont returned to the Nantes group last weekend. The French goalkeeper, however, remained on the bench.

According to newspaper information The TeamLafont will regain his starting place in the Canaries cage on Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.), during the clash against Rennes.

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.