Abdoulaye Toure News: Missing due to sanction

Toure is fully fit and missed Sunday's 2-2 draw against Rennes due to a club sanction following his bad behavior when he got replaced in the game against Metz late in the game, coach Didier Digard said in a press conference, according to Hacmen. "His absence is related to what happened last weekend. It was a club decision, and I supported that decision. That episode is over. Now we move on! There's no problem with Abdoulaye, who accepted the sanction. He has an important role to play, and our club's priority is the squad and our mentality."

Toure was upset after being substituted in the game against Metz, and his behavior wasn't well received by the club representatives, especially since he is the captain of HAC. He was sanctioned by the club, but the episode is now considered closed after he apologized. Toure is expected to resume his starting role after the international break as he remains a key player for the Ciel & Marine and the team's penalty taker.