After seeing red against Angers on Wednesday, Alexandre Oukidja copped a four-match ban that could have major implications on FC Metz's unexpected tilt for a European finish. Check out all the decisions of the LFP's Disciplinary Committee from Thursday.
A huge blow for FC Metz. Following his red card at the end of the Round 28 match against Angers SCO on Wednesday, goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja was banned for four matches (plus one suspended), the LFP's Disciplinary Committee announced on Thursday. The goalkeeper, who has been an undisputed starter for Les Grenats since his arrival in the summer of 2018, has been one of the pillars of his club this season, missing just one match.
Paqueta, Miguel to return
Meanwhile OL's Lucas Paqueta, who was sent off in the Olympico last Sunday, was suspended for one match. The Brazilian midfielder, who has already served his ban - missing out on Ol's 1-0 win over Rennes on Wednesday - will be available for Lyon's next match, away to Reims in Round 29.
The same sanction was handed to Nîmes Olympique defender Florian Miguel. Like Paqueta, he received two yellow cards last weekend and served his ban in Round 28 as Les Crocos travelled to Nice. He will therefore once again be at the disposal of coach Pascal Plancque for Round 29's visit of local rivals Montpellier.
Koscielny and Todibo to miss out
A further twelve players were suspended for one match for receiving a third yellow card over a period of ten official matches or by revocation of the suspension. This sanction takes effect from Tuesday 9 March at 00:00.
One-match bans:
Laurent Koscielny (Girondins de Bordeaux)
Fabien Lemoine (FC Lorient)
Pope Gueye (Olympique de Marseille)
Fabien Centonze (FC Metz)
Kiki Kouyaté (FC Metz)
Krépin Diatta (AS Monaco)
Jean-Clair Todibo (OGC Nice)
Birger Meling (Nîmes Olympique)
Moreto Cassama (Reims Stadium)
Jonas Martin (Stade Rennais FC)
Hamari Traoré (Stade Rennais FC)
Mathieu Debuchy (AS Saint-Etienne)
