Without the expected result, but finally returning to competition. Miguel Trauco reappeared after nearly four months this Friday with Saint Étienne in France, playing Matchday 31 of Ligue 1 against Lorient.
The coach Pascal Dupraz called up the Peruvian national team's full-back for the third time this year. In 2022, Miguel Trauco had played in the French Cup against Jura Sud Foot in January and against Lille in March, where he was on the bench.
For Matchday 31, Saint Étienne visited Lorient, a direct rival in the fight to avoid relegation. The green team managed to take a 0-2 lead, but by halftime, the match was already tied. The home team came back and coach Dupraz decided to make two changes, including the Peruvian player.
Miguel Trauco came on for captain Timothée Kolodziejczak in the 62nd minute, but the plan fell apart quickly. Lorient extended their lead and Ivan Neyou, who came on alongside the full-back, was sent off in the 68th minute.
Miguel Trauco made his comeback with Saint Étienne in France
That play for the 4-2 result was resolved through Miguel Trauco's side, who played as a left wing-back. Saint Étienne scored two more goals and on both occasions, they were scored against the Peruvian's marking.
Saint Étienne has gone four matches without a win and has only won once in the last seven matchdays. They are currently in second-to-last place with 27 points, and if they maintain that position, they will play a promotion playoff to remain in the league. Lorient, with this victory, reached 31 points and climbed to 16th place.
In this season's Ligue 1, Miguel Trauco (29 years old) has played 11 matches, starting in eight of them and scoring one goal.
