Estéban Lepaul ruled out again for Rennes against Strasbourg
According to L'Équipe, Foot Mercato and Maxifoot, Rennes striker Estéban Lepaul will be absent again this weekend for the reception of Strasbourg, due to a left ankle injury.
Stade Rennais striker Estéban Lepaul will not play against Strasbourg this weekend. He is ruled out again, reports Foot Mercato. L'Équipe and Maxifoot confirm his absence.
An injury picked up against Paris FC
According to Foot Mercato, Lepaul injured his left ankle during the match lost against Paris FC (4-3). Maxifoot specifies that the injury occurred last week during that fixture (3-4). The striker will therefore not return to the pitch this weekend, the site indicates.
Another absence added to a series
This is not the first time the 26-year-old player has been forced to withdraw. L'Équipe's headline stresses that this is a new absence for the match against Strasbourg. Maxifoot also mentions a recurring absence, without giving further details on the length of the lay-off.
Rennes deprived of an attacking option
For this reception of Strasbourg, the Rennes coach will have to make do without his striker. No additional information is provided on the severity of the injury or on a possible return date. The club has not issued an official statement on the matter.
