Planus facing another six weeks out
November 11, 2010 15:57:05 UK
Bordeaux defender Marc Planus will face another six weeks on the sidelines due to the knee injury which has kept him out of action for much of the French Ligue 1 season.
The 28-year-old has played just half a game in France's top flight this term, in October's 2-0 defeat to shock table-toppers Brest.
And a scan on Tuesday indicated he is unlikely to return to contention until at least January, with Girondins coach Jean Tigana telling L'Equipe: "It's serious."
His absence is offset to a degree by the return of Lamine Sane, who told the club's official website: "I had a little sprain but I have now recovered.
"Everything is going well. I feel good and I think I will have recovered for Saturday. After that, it depends on the coach's choice."
Bordeaux are next in Ligue 1 action on Saturday as they host Nancy.
Full Time Result betting for the match has Bordeaux at 1.66 to get the home win, with Nancy 5.25 and the draw available at 3.60.
Brazilian Carlos Henrique is another defender to have suffered from injuries this season, and Sane admits the unsettled nature of Bordeaux's back line has been a hindrance.
"We have to make do with injuries and suspensions, we have been unable to have a settled defence," he said.
"It's true that we have often found ourselves in difficulties, but it happens. We must show the coach that he can have confidence in us by showing more defensive strength, individually and collectively."
Bordeaux are now 1213.00 to win the France Le Championnat 2010/11.
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