LOSC full-back Tiago Santos remained out of action after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered during the Ligue1 match against LeHavre. The match, which ended 1-0 in favor of the Normans, was marked by a contact with Amir Richardson, a Moroccan midfielder on loan from Fiorentina, which sparked discussion on the role of his intervention in the injury.
LOSC immediately expressed its closeness to the player and declared its intention to contact FFF and LFP, also considering legal action to request intervention against Richardson. The club maintains that the midfielder's intervention was the main cause of Santos' serious injury and that its request for sanctions is justified.
Shortly after, LeHavre responded with a statement reiterating full support for Tiago Santos, wishing him a speedy recovery. However, the club stressed that referee Bastien Dechepy and VAR did not deem it necessary to penalize Richardson during the match. Furthermore, LeHavre contested LOSC's request for sanction, stating that such an initiative would not fall within the current regulatory framework and called for mutual respect between Ligue 1 clubs.
Amir Richardson sent a personal message to Santos, urging him to recover as soon as possible. LeHavre reiterated its support for the player and asked LOSC to abide by league rules.
The case remains open and the two clubs are preparing to discuss further with the football authorities. For now, Tiago Santos is recovering and his next availability remains uncertain. LOSC and LeHavre will continue to monitor the situation and seek a solution that is fair to both parties involved.