Lyon suffered the law of Lens, Friday evening at Bollaert, at the opening of the 6e act of Ligue 1 (2-1). A setback to digest quickly since the Gones must continue with the Europa League this Thursday against the Londoners Crystal Palace (kick-off at 6:45 p.m.).
For this meeting, which looks like a gala match on the continental scene, the Lyonnais will have to do without their leading striker Loïs Openda. Victim of a muscular duel with Artesian defender Ismaëlo Ganiou two days ago, the former Sang et Or scorer is out for this European week.
Unavailability to be specified
On Friday, the Belgian left Pas-de-Calais on crutches, injured in the right calf. “ Now that his hematoma has healed a little, he will undergo medical imaging exams this Monday to check whether he is suffering from a muscle injury or bone crack, and to determine precisely the duration of his unavailability. », specifies this Sunday evening L’Equipe.
In the meantime, Loïs Openda is already out of the Eagles reception. And even uncertain for the visit of OGC Nice to Groupama Stadium next Sunday. His announced absence has a happy consequence for the young Rémi Himbert, revealed last season and thus reintegrated into Paulo Fonseca’s group for the upcoming Europa League session.
