The Mali international was sent off for the first time ever, but the Blood and Gold still defeated the Monegasques
Cheick Doucoure was given his marching orders as Ignatius Ganago and Simon Banza powered Lens to a 2-0 win over AS Monaco in Saturday’s Ligue 1 outing.
Playing his third game in the 2021-22 campaign, the Mali international midfielder was shown the way out by referee Jeremie Pignard a minute after the hour mark.
A reckless tackle on Krepin Diatta saw him red-carded, leaving Franck Haise’s team reduced to 10 men.
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This is the first time the 21-year-old has been sent off for club and country since the start of his professional career in 2018.