Loïs Openda
LYO
Sidelined with fibula fracture
Openda (leg) will remain sidelined until at least the next international break after medical examinations revealed a hairline fracture of his right fibula sustained during Friday's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat against Lens, according to the club.
Analysis: Openda suffered the injury during the second half against Lens and required assistance to leave the pitch before departing the stadium on crutches. Subsequent examinations confirmed a hairline fracture of his right fibula, ruling him out for several weeks and potentially longer depending on his recovery. The Belgian forward has scored one goal across four Ligue 1 appearances since joining Lyon on loan from Juventus. Pavel Sulc and Remi Himbert are among the candidates to replace him in attack during his absence.
Leaves stadium on crutches
Openda left the stadium on crutches following Friday's 2-1 defeat at Lens. Coach Paulo Fonseca told Ligue 1+ that he expects an update on the forward's condition on Saturday, according to Foot Mercato.
Analysis: Openda went down around the hour mark and was helped off limping, before being carried to the dressing room, which leaves his availability in doubt until Lyon's medical staff have examined him. The forward has one goal in four Ligue 1 appearances since joining on loan from Juventus.
Nine shots and one assist in win
Openda assisted once to go with nine shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 victory over AJ Auxerre.
Analysis: Openda was Lyon's most relentless attacking threat in Friday's 3-1 win over Auxerre, firing nine shots with three on target across 90 minutes while also setting up Zachary Athekame's 31st minute goal with a pinpoint pass from the right side of the box. He had a goal correctly wiped out for offside and came close to finding the net on several other occasions, with Mamadou Diop twice coming up with key saves to keep him off the scoresheet. Openda now has one goal, one assist and 13 shots in Ligue 1 play this season.
Scores equalizer in 1-1 draw
Openda scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Le Havre.
Analysis: Openda scored the equalizing goal in the 87th minute making his first start for Lyon in Ligue 1 as he joined the French side on loan. He took four shots in the game, putting two on target. In his season at Juventus, he didn't put two shots on target in a single game.
Loaned to Lyon
Openda has been loaned to Lyon from Juventus, according to his new club.
Analysis: Openda is making a change of scenery this offseason, as the forward is off to France on a season-long loan with Lyon. This comes after just one season with Juventus after a move from Leipzig, having been a bit disappointing in Italy with only one goal in his 24 appearances (six starts). This will give Lyon a new option at forward, and one that should compete for minutes right away, as he has shown his quality to find the back of the net in past seasons, bagging 24 goals in 34 appearances during the 2023/24 campaign. He will likely look to start along the front line with Julian Duranville and Ernest Numah, all of which being versatlie options that can play across the attack.
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