Rodez goalkeeper Lucas Margueron endured a tough initiation on Saturday, conceding four goals in a heavy 4-1 home defeat to Metz. Thrust into the starting role following an injury to last season's Ligue 2 goalkeeper of the year, Quentin Braat, the 25-year-old saw his net breached repeatedly, including a hat-trick from Pape Moussa Fall. This performance brings the total goals conceded since he replaced Braat to ten, as reported by Centre Presse Aveyron.
Rodez currently sits 8th in the Ligue 2 standings with 7 points from two wins, one draw, and two losses. The team has scored and conceded eleven goals, resulting in a zero goal difference. The next challenge comes quickly, with a home fixture against 16th-placed Grenoble on Friday, September 11th.
Why is Lucas Margueron starting?
Lucas Margueron was forced into the number one role due to a calf injury suffered by Quentin Braat. The 29-year-old, who is under contract with the Aveyron club until 2028, is currently sidelined. His rehabilitation involves cycling, muscle work, and specific goalkeeper sessions with David Moulin. Coach Didier Santini was clear about the need for caution. "After the international break, I think (at best on October 10th at Saint-Etienne), because before that, it would represent a risk and I will not take it," he stated, as quoted by Centre Presse Aveyron.
What is the latest on Quentin Braat's injury?
Quentin Braat's recovery is being monitored closely. Didier Santini emphasized that the goalkeeper is preparing for his return but that the club will take "zero risk." The coach also suggested that transfer market speculation, which surrounded Braat over the summer, may have contributed to his injury. Braat, described by Santini as one of the top 15 French goalkeepers across all divisions, listened to offers but did not want to leave Rodez to be a backup or go abroad. Negotiations are even underway to extend his contract with the club.
How did the match against Metz unfold?
The Week 5 Ligue 2 fixture, played on Saturday, September 5th, turned into a rout for Rodez. The defense was breached four times, with a hat-trick from Metz striker Pape Moussa Fall. Such a feat had not been achieved against Rodez in Ligue 2 since July 2021, when Alexandre Mendy scored a hat-trick for Caen. Didier Santini acknowledged the difficulty of the task for his stand-in keeper, adding: "You didn't help him either in many things." The third-choice goalkeeper, Enzo Crombez, remains behind Margueron in the pecking order.
What is the broader context for Rodez?
Despite this defeat, Rodez maintains a respectable mid-table position. The team is eight points behind the leaders, Saint-Etienne. The period is challenging with the prolonged absence of a key player like Braat, but the squad must regroup quickly. The schedule is demanding, and fans can check the upcoming matches on our fixtures page. To follow the league standings, the standings page is also available. The team will face Grenoble at home on Friday, September 11th, 2026, in a important match to get back to winning ways.
