ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 18: Lois Openda of OL Lyonnes celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 play-offs first leg match between Fenerbahce and OL Lyonnes at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on August 18, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Olympique Lyonnais’ Loïs Openda (26) is expected to miss the home match against Crystal Palace in the Europa League next Thursday (6.45 pm), according to reports in Le Progrès.
Having sustained an injury to his right leg following a collision with Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou (21) on Friday, the Belgian striker was forced to come off in the 60th minute of the clash against Les Sang et Or. Seen leaving the stadium on crutches, his condition initially raised fears of the worst.
However, further tests have reportedly ruled out any serious injury. This should not, however, prevent Openda from missing the match against the Eagles, as well as, in all likelihood, the Ligue 1 fixture against OGC Nice next Sunday.
This is a major blow for Paulo Fonseca, as the player on loan from Juventus has started every one of his 10 appearances (two goals, one assist) for OL this season.