Guela Doué
STRCote d’Ivoire
Right
Oct 17, 2002
23
6'2"
185 lb
RB
RWB
Possession Builder
StrasbourgStarting after illness
Doue (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Angers.
Analysis: Doue was not cleared of his illness, but is still an option Sunday, hopefully not returning too soon this time. He reclaims his role at right-back as he continues to be one of their more influential players in the defense when fit, likely to remain the starting right-back if he keeps fit.
Out against Toulouse
Doue (illness) will miss Sunday's clash against Toulouse but is hoping to return for Thursday's Conference League second leg against Rayo Vallecano, according to coach Gary O'Neil, per ICI Alsace.
Analysis: Doue completed some exercises Saturday but was unable to participate in the full training session, suggesting he has not yet fully recovered from the illness. The right-back's absence now stretches across multiple fixtures, with Abdoul Ouattara among the options to continue covering on the right side of the defense against Toulouse. His potential return for Thursday's European fixture would be a welcome boost for Strasbourg heading into a high-stakes second leg.
Doesn't travel for Rayo match
Doue (illness) has not traveled and will not play Thursday against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Gary O'Neil, per ICI Alsace. "Guela did not make the trip. But he will play in the return match."
Analysis: Doue is not yet fit for play and will remain out for the opening leg of their semifinal against Rayo Vallecano, as he has not yet recovered from an illness. This is rough for the club, as they do without a starting right-back for a highly important match, leaving Junior Mwanag or Abdoul Ouattara to start. The good news is Doue is expected back for the reverse leg and possibly when facing Toulouse on Sunday.
Remains out
Doue (illness) will miss Sunday's clash against Lorient, according to coach Gary O'Neil, per Alsasports.
Analysis: Doue's absence now extends beyond the initial expectation of a return for the Coupe de France semifinal against Nice, which represented a key target date during his recovery from the virus. The right-back has now missed multiple matches due to the illness, making his continued unavailability a growing concern for Strasbourg as they navigate a demanding schedule. Amadou Cisse is expected to continue filling in at right-back in his absence, though Doue's prolonged spell on the sidelines underlines the difficulty he has had shaking the illness. No new return timeline has been provided, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain.
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