Limoges CSP without Nicolas Lang and Shawn Tanner against Dijon

Limoges CSP will have to play without two of its players for the second round of Betclic Elite this Saturday, October 4. The Limoges club will host JDA Dijon in their Beaublanc arena without captain Nicolas Lang (1.96 m, 35 years) or forward Shawn Tanner (1.94 m, 24 years), as reported by Populaire du Centre journalist Matthieu Marot.

Le Limoges CSP évoluera face à la JDA Dijon, ce samedi soir à Beaublanc, sans Nicolas Lang (adducteurs) ni Shawn Tanner (mollet). @LePopu_sports

— Matthieu Marot (@MatthieuMarot7) October 3, 2025

The first is suffering from an adductor injury while the second has a calf injury. Both will be missing against Dijon.

Nicolas Lang, an irreplaceable leader

Nicolas Lang’s absence is a major blow for CSP. The French international guard is much more than just a scorer: he is a charismatic leader, the voice of the locker room and the soul of the team. His impact goes beyond his statistics, as he embodies the stability and experience of the group. Without their key shooter, coach Dario Gjergja will need to reinvent his perimeter rotation and find new on-court leadership.

Shawn Tanner, sidelined again

To make matters worse, Shawn Tanner will also be unavailable again. Suffering from a calf injury for several days after remaining on the bench during the opening victory against Bourg-en-Bresse, Zaccharie Risacher’s cousin will once again have to watch the game from the stands.

Beaublanc called for support

Against a JDA Dijon team looking for their first win in Betclic Elite this season, the equation becomes complex. Limoges will have to rely on their defense, the emergence of players seeking more responsibility, and especially their fans’ energy. More than ever, Beaublanc will be called upon to play its sixth-man role to help Cercle Saint-Pierre secure another victory after defeating JL last weekend.