Thibault De Smet News: Set for suspension

De Smet will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of yellow cards, according to the league.

De Smet picked up three yellow cards in a 10-match span across French competitions at the end of last season and will be suspended for the season opener against Angers on Sunday. He is expected to be the preferred starter at left-back, so his absence will force a change in the backline, with Nhoa Sangui likely taking his spot while Mathys Tourraine could start at right-back.