RC Lens will face another setback ahead of their home match against FC Nantes this Friday. Saudi wing-back Saud Abdulhamid will miss this crucial encounter at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, having been sent off in the previous game against OGC Nice. This absence adds to an already concerning list for the Lens club.

Saud Abdulhamid received a direct red card this Saturday evening against Nice. The incident occurred following a foul on Sofiane Diop at the edge of the penalty area, a decision that immediately reduced Racing Club de Lens to ten men on the pitch.

This direct red card means that Saud Abdulhamid will be automatically suspended for the next league match, which is the game against the Canaries (Nantes' nickname). The exact duration of his suspension could even be extended, depending on the decision of the Professional Football League's disciplinary committee, which will meet next Wednesday.

The RC Lens team will have to contend with several major absences for this confrontation. In addition to Saud Abdulhamid, Adrien Thomasson and Mamadou Sangaré are also suspended. These two midfielders will serve a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards, further weakening the Lens squad.

The loss of three key starters, including the dynamic Saud Abdulhamid, represents a significant challenge for Racing Club de Lens. The club will need to find tactical solutions to compensate for these absences and maintain their performance against a Nantes team that will look to capitalize on the situation.