The incident occurred just five minutes into the match, with both players colliding in the middle of the field. Their teammates immediately signaled to the referee, Antoine Valnet, to stop the game. The medical staff then intervened, and the players were taken care of by the Red Cross. Francis Coquelin was replaced by Ethan Clavreul after being evacuated, while Wilitty Younoussa was replaced by Louis Leroux.
Coquelin was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, but was conscious. Younoussa was still with the medical staff at the stadium when the first half ended. The match resumed after the eight-minute interruption, with both teams continuing to play.
The incident has raised concerns about the health of both players. Coquelin was hit on the cheekbone, and his face was visibly marked. Younoussa's condition is still unknown, but he was still with the medical staff at the stadium when the first half ended.
The match between Laval and Nantes will continue, but the focus will be on the health of Francis Coquelin and Wilitty Younoussa.