More bad news from Marc-Antoine Dequoy

The Alouettes' defense will once again have to get by without one of the unit's mainstays ahead of an important showdown with Montreal fans on Thursday.

Québécois defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy will miss a third consecutive game as the Montreal squad prepares to welcome the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to Percival-Molson Stadium on Thursday evening.

Dequoy, who suffered a shoulder injury in the loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders earlier this month, has yet to receive the medical go-ahead to return to action.

Present at practice on Wednesday morning, he took part in certain sequences, but was limited to the more physical exercises, a sign that his recovery is progressing but not yet complete.

The veteran's absence represents a major blow for the Alouettes' defense, which has already suffered from a number of injuries since the start of the season. Dequoy, renowned for his speed, instinct and ability to cause turnovers, is considered one of the leaders of the defensive unit.

A defense under pressure against Winnipeg

Against the Blue Bombers (5-4 record), Montreal (5-5) will need a solid collective performance to contain an attack that could explode at any moment.

The role of the substitutes called upon to replace Dequoy will be crucial, while head coach Jason Maas and his staff will have to adjust their strategy to make up for this prolonged absence.

Thursday's match promises to be decisive for the Alouettes, both in terms of standings and confidence.

If the offense can capitalize and the defense finds solutions despite Dequoy's absence, Montreal could well turn this challenge into a significant victory.

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