Nidal Celik
20-Year-Old
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Ligue 1
Back available against Strasbourg
Celik is available to return to the squad for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Strasbourg, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "Celik is now fit to return to the squad."
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Celik has continued to progress after missing the season opener against Auxerre and is now cleared to rejoin the matchday squad. The defender had already returned to training following the undisclosed issue that kept him out of the World Cup with Bosnia, but was not considered ready for selection last weekend. His return gives manager Dino Toppmoller another defensive option for Saturday's trip to Strasbourg, though Celik may initially have to settle for a role off the bench.
Celik has continued to progress after missing the season opener against Auxerre and is now cleared to rejoin the matchday squad. The defender had already returned to training following the undisclosed issue that kept him out of the World Cup with Bosnia, but was not considered ready for selection last weekend. His return gives manager Dino Toppmoller another defensive option for Saturday's trip to Strasbourg, though Celik may initially have to settle for a role off the bench.
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Not yet ready for matchday squad
Celik (undisclosed) continues to train but is not yet an option to be included in the squad for Saturday's season opener against Auxerre, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Madeinlensois. "Celik is training, it's progressing well, but he's not yet an option to be in the group."
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Takes part in full training
Celik took part in training with the group Friday but will still be unavailable for Sunday's Trophee des Champions against PSG, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "For the first time, Celik did part of the training with the group"
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Training with team Friday
Celik (undisclosed) was spotted training with the team Friday ahead of Sunday's Trophee des Champions against PSG, according to Lensois.com.
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Working with physical trainers
Celik (undisclosed) is back on the field working with the club's physical trainers, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "Jhoanner Chavez is back on the field. He's working with the physical trainers. Nidal Celik is with him, doing the same work"
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Back on the pitch
Celik has returned to training at La Gaillette Gervais Martel, the club announced.
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