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Billy Koumetio Makes First Appearance Since Disastrous Debut for USL Dunkerque

After a rocky start to his loan spell at USL Dunkerque, Billy Koumetio has finally made his return to the pitch, marking his first appearance since his debut in September. Koumetio, who joined the French side from Liverpool on a 12-month deal, had a rough beginning in Ligue 2 when he was sent off just 52 minutes into his first match against Grenoble for two reckless challenges. However, he recently played the full 90 minutes in a thrilling 1-0 victory over Auxerre.

In his previous appearance, Koumetio played as a center-back, but for this match, he found himself in the unfamiliar position of left-back. Remy Boissier’s late winning goal secured an unexpected victory for USL Dunkerque against the higher-ranked Auxerre. Despite the triumph, Koumetio was shown a yellow card just 38 minutes into the game, highlighting his need to exercise caution.

USL Dunkerque’s victory over Auxerre was only their second win of the season, snapping a five-match losing streak and coinciding with Koumetio’s arrival at the club. The young defender will need to maintain his composure and avoid any further disciplinary issues if he hopes to help his team climb out of the relegation zone in the upcoming matches. There is uncertainty surrounding whether he will complete his entire 12-month loan spell, as Koumetio is among four players who may be recalled in January due to limited playing time at their parent clubs.

This recent appearance for Koumetio is a positive sign for USL Dunkerque, who are aiming to secure a more prominent role for the talented 20-year-old before Liverpool makes a decision regarding his future. In other news, Fabio Carvalho had a brief cameo appearance in RB Leipzig’s dominant 6-0 victory over Koln, while Owen Beck enjoyed a full 90 minutes in Dundee FC’s 2-0 win against Livingston.