On loan to Lorient from Rennes, Alfred Gomis is desperately short of game time. No.3 goalkeeper at Rennes. The n°2 goalkeeper has only played one match. This was due to Lorient's early elimination from the French Cup.Despite this situation, the 30-year-old Senegalese international remains optimistic."When I arrived here, the deal was clear: I'd come as number two keeper", explained the African champion. explained the African Nations 2022 champion, in an interview with Ouest-France.
Despite his position as number 2, Alfred Gomis has not said goodbye to his starting role. "I don't see myself as a number two. In my head, I'm still a number one keeper. This situation strengthens me because I wasn't used to it," he confided.
Lorient take on Rennes this Sunday, March 3, as part of Ligue 24. But Alfred Gomis will not be making the trip to Ille-et-Vilaine. On loan from Rennes since last summer, the Senegalese international is contractually unable to face Julien Stéphan's team.
