Le Havre AC will be without three players for their friendly match against Ipswich tonight in England. Fodé Doucouré, Ally Samatta and Josh Maja will miss the game due to visa issues.
Which players are affected?
Fodé Doucouré, the Malian full-back, and Ally Samatta, the Tanzanian forward, did not obtain their UK visas. As for Josh Maja, the London-born striker signed on 31 July, he has not yet received clearance to work in France.
Why is this absence significant?
Didier Digard, Le Havre AC's manager, finds himself with a reduced squad during this training camp in England. The club, which finished 14th in Ligue 1 last season with 29 points (6 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses), must prepare for the new season.
What happens next?
The match against Ipswich, promoted to the Premier League, is scheduled for 8:45 PM French time. The Touaregs, who scored 24 goals and conceded 37 last season, will have to adapt to these absences for this preparation test.
