After dominating FC Nantes (0-2), Sunday evening in Ligue 1, Losc hosts Thursday (9 p.m.) the leader of the Greek championship, PAOK Salonika, on behalf of the 2e day of the Europa League. A meeting that Ethan Mbappé will not play.
Indeed, the 18-year-old midfielder was not included in the list of 23 players sent by the Mastiffs to UEFA to play the eight matches in the C3 league phase, which are scheduled between September 24 and January 29. The reason? At the time of sending the list, Ethan Mbappé was still injured and his return was not expected immediately.
Yes, but there you have it, the little brother of “Kyk’s” came back faster than expected, and even quickly stood out. For his big return to competition after his severe hamstring injury, on September 14 against Toulouse, the native of Montreuil gave victory to Lille at the end of the match (2-1). He even did it again at the beginning of October against his former club, PSG, this time allowing his team to grab a precious point (1-1).
“A hard blow for the player that the club regrets”
Finally freed from his physical problems, Ethan Mbappé will unfortunately not be on the Pierre-Mauroy lawn Thursday evening. As was already the case in Rome (0-1 victory for Losc), during the first day of the Europa League. What the player regrets, but also Bruno Genesio and his staff.
“ A hard blow for the player that the club undoubtedly regrets a little. At the time the list was given, Ethan was just returning. But given his qualities, he would have been useful in the rotation”a person close to the northern club informed Le Parisien a few days ago. Note that if Losc qualifies for the 8e final, Ethan Mbappé may be reinstated to the list.
