"If the virus spreads, it will put all the preparation on the ground." Christophe Galtier, the coach of Lille (L1), crosses his fingers so that no new player contracts the Covid-19 after three positive cases in the workforce.
Lille suffered three contaminations during the break between its two preparation phases two weeks ago: Jonathan Bamba, Jonathan Ikoné and Renato Sanches. The Portuguese, having returned to his family, cannot yet return to the North. “What blocks it is that it is positive. The protocols and instructions differ from one country to another, we are waiting for details but he is doing well physically and psychologically, ”his trainer said to the press on Thursday.
"The barrier gestures are respected almost to the letter"
Bamba and Ikoné resumed training on Monday, but at their own pace. “Bamba has worked with the group again today, Ikoné not yet. They came back very tired, we will see how long it takes them to recover, but they are falling behind in preparation because there are ten or so days when they have not been able to train ”, explained Galtier. .
Particularly affected, Lille have further increased their vigilance. "There was a realization: I see it in their behavior here, the barrier gestures are respected almost to the letter", added the coach of the Mastiffs, deprived of many elements.
Reduced workforce
Victor Osimhen on the start and Loïc Rémy gone, and without a return being considered by the club even if his transfer to Benevento failed during the medical examination, Losc is looking for two attackers.
In addition to the track of the Canadian Jonathan David (La Gantoise), mentioned for several weeks but which is slow to materialize, Christophe Galtier has recognized an interest in the Turkish Burak Yilmaz. The 35-year-old international ends his season on Saturday with Besiktas.
“The club are interested in him but there is still a long way to go. He is a locker room leader, with a lot of experience and who seems interested in the project, ”concluded Galtier.
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