Le Havre AC has changed its number one goalkeeper, with Didier Digard deciding to drop Mory Diaw and start Lionel Mpasi against AS Monaco. The demotion of Mory Diaw comes after a tough period for the 33-year-old Senegalese international. His mistake on Belgium's second goal had led to Senegal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, before he also missed Romelu Lukaku's decisive penalty at 120+5 minutes. Diaw had then apologized on Instagram, promising to come back stronger. This sequence has raised questions about his status in the hierarchy of Senegalese goalkeepers, despite Diaw having a full season with Le Havre, with 30 games played in Ligue 1. The club is currently 14th in Ligue 1, with 29 points, 6 wins, 11 losses and 12 draws, and a goal difference of -13, after scoring 24 goals and conceding 37. Le Havre AC's first match is scheduled for Sunday, August 23 against AS Monaco, and Didier Digard explained that the situation was « a bit tumultuous » for his goalkeeper. Reports from wiwsport indicate that Lionel Mpasi, presented as the author of a good World Cup, will start the 2026-2027 season in the Le Havre goal. The French technician also praised Diaw's commitment during this difficult period.